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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.58, 645.93 and 337.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.58, 645.93 and 337.54 is: 465.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.58 : 645.93 = 337.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.58/645.93 = 337.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.58x = 645.93 × 337.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.58x = 218,027.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,027.21/468.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.29

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