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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.28, 645.94 and 293.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.28, 645.94 and 293.59 is: 404.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.28 : 645.94 = 293.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.28/645.94 = 293.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.28x = 645.94 × 293.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.28x = 189,641.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,641.52/468.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.97

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