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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.09, 645.08 and 336.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.09, 645.08 and 336.87 is: 464.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.09 : 645.08 = 336.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.09/645.08 = 336.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.09x = 645.08 × 336.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.09x = 217,308.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,308.10/468.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.24

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