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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.30, 645.98 and 293.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.30, 645.98 and 293.34 is: 404.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.30 : 645.98 = 293.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.30/645.98 = 293.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.30x = 645.98 × 293.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.30x = 189,491.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,491.77/468.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.64

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