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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.08, 641.74 and 459.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.08, 641.74 and 459.90 is: 630.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.08 : 641.74 = 459.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.08/641.74 = 459.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.08x = 641.74 × 459.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.08x = 295,136.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,136.23/468.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.53

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