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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.10, 645.73 and 380.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.10, 645.73 and 380.62 is: 525.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.10 : 645.73 = 380.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.10/645.73 = 380.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.10x = 645.73 × 380.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.10x = 245,777.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,777.75/468.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.05

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