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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.46, 645.78 and 335.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.46, 645.78 and 335.86 is: 462.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.46 : 645.78 = 335.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.46/645.78 = 335.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.46x = 645.78 × 335.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.46x = 216,891.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,891.67/468.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.99

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