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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.30, 645.75 and 335.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.30, 645.75 and 335.46 is: 462.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.30 : 645.75 = 335.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.30/645.75 = 335.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.30x = 645.75 × 335.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.30x = 216,623.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,623.30/468.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.57

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