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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.12, 644.70 and 431.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.12, 644.70 and 431.64 is: 594.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.12 : 644.70 = 431.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.12/644.70 = 431.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.12x = 644.70 × 431.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.12x = 278,278.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,278.31/468.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.46

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