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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.70, 645.96 and 455.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.70, 645.96 and 455.38 is: 627.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.70 : 645.96 = 455.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.70/645.96 = 455.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.70x = 645.96 × 455.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.70x = 294,157.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,157.26/468.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.60

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