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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.22, 645.93 and 369.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.22, 645.93 and 369.82 is: 510.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.22 : 645.93 = 369.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.22/645.93 = 369.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.22x = 645.93 × 369.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.22x = 238,877.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,877.83/468.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.18

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