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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.11, 645.90 and 291.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.11, 645.90 and 291.11 is: 401.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.11 : 645.90 = 291.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.11/645.90 = 291.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.11x = 645.90 × 291.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.11x = 188,029.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,029.56/468.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.68

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