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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.32, 645.76 and 310.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.32, 645.76 and 310.89 is: 428.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.32 : 645.76 = 310.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.32/645.76 = 310.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.32x = 645.76 × 310.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.32x = 200,757.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,757.76/468.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.68

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