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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.72, 645.48 and 459.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.72, 645.48 and 459.14 is: 632.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.72 : 645.48 = 459.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.72/645.48 = 459.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.72x = 645.48 × 459.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.72x = 296,362.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,362.46/468.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.28

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