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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.59, 646.25 and 328.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.59, 646.25 and 328.59 is: 453.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.59 : 646.25 = 328.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.59/646.25 = 328.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.59x = 646.25 × 328.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.59x = 212,349.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,349.64/468.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.17

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