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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.59, 645.03 and 406.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.59, 645.03 and 406.05 is: 558.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.59 : 645.03 = 406.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.59/645.03 = 406.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.59x = 645.03 × 406.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.59x = 261,912.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,912.01/468.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.94

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