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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.09, 645.69 and 293.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.09, 645.69 and 293.13 is: 404.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.09 : 645.69 = 293.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.09/645.69 = 293.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.09x = 645.69 × 293.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.09x = 189,271.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,271.11/468.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.35

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