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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.62, 645.63 and 442.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.62, 645.63 and 442.19 is: 609.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.62 : 645.63 = 442.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.62/645.63 = 442.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.62x = 645.63 × 442.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.62x = 285,491.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,491.13/468.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.22

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