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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.24, 646.56 and 344.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.24, 646.56 and 344.04 is: 475.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.24 : 646.56 = 344.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.24/646.56 = 344.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.24x = 646.56 × 344.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.24x = 222,442.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,442.50/468.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.06

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