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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.36, 644.58 and 395.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.36, 644.58 and 395.64 is: 544.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.36 : 644.58 = 395.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.36/644.58 = 395.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.36x = 644.58 × 395.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.36x = 255,021.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,021.63/468.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.50

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