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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.28, 645.76 and 402.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.28, 645.76 and 402.13 is: 554.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.28 : 645.76 = 402.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.28/645.76 = 402.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.28x = 645.76 × 402.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.28x = 259,679.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,679.47/468.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.54

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