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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.52, 644.58 and 402.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.52, 644.58 and 402.76 is: 554.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.52 : 644.58 = 402.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.52/644.58 = 402.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.52x = 644.58 × 402.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.52x = 259,611.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,611.04/468.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.11

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