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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.10, 645.78 and 310.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.10, 645.78 and 310.90 is: 428.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.10 : 645.78 = 310.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.10/645.78 = 310.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.10x = 645.78 × 310.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.10x = 200,773.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,773.00/468.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.91

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