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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.26, 645.81 and 369.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.26, 645.81 and 369.86 is: 510.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.26 : 645.81 = 369.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.26/645.81 = 369.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.26x = 645.81 × 369.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.26x = 238,859.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,859.29/468.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.10

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