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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.21, 646.04 and 328.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.21, 646.04 and 328.75 is: 453.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.21 : 646.04 = 328.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.21/646.04 = 328.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.21x = 646.04 × 328.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.21x = 212,385.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,385.65/468.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.62

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