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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.63, 646.45 and 328.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.63, 646.45 and 328.69 is: 453.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.63 : 646.45 = 328.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.63/646.45 = 328.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.63x = 646.45 × 328.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.63x = 212,481.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,481.65/468.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.41

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