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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.39, 645.65 and 350.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.39, 645.65 and 350.84 is: 483.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.39 : 645.65 = 350.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.39/645.65 = 350.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.39x = 645.65 × 350.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.39x = 226,521.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,521.02/468.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.61

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