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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.60, 646.44 and 329.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.60, 646.44 and 329.04 is: 453.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.60 : 646.44 = 329.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.60/646.44 = 329.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.60x = 646.44 × 329.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.60x = 212,704.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,704.62/468.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.92

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