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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.72, 645.84 and 352.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.72, 645.84 and 352.08 is: 485.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.72 : 645.84 = 352.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.72/645.84 = 352.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.72x = 645.84 × 352.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.72x = 227,387.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,387.35/468.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.12

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