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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.30, 645.54 and 343.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.30, 645.54 and 343.98 is: 474.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.30 : 645.54 = 343.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.30/645.54 = 343.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.30x = 645.54 × 343.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.30x = 222,052.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,052.85/468.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.17

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