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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.23, 645.70 and 328.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.23, 645.70 and 328.20 is: 452.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.23 : 645.70 = 328.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.23/645.70 = 328.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.23x = 645.70 × 328.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.23x = 211,918.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,918.82/468.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.59

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