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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.22, 645.33 and 343.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.22, 645.33 and 343.62 is: 473.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.22 : 645.33 = 343.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.22/645.33 = 343.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.22x = 645.33 × 343.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.22x = 221,748.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,748.29/468.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.60

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