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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.87, 646.35 and 328.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.87, 646.35 and 328.54 is: 452.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.87 : 646.35 = 328.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.87/646.35 = 328.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.87x = 646.35 × 328.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.87x = 212,351.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,351.83/468.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.90

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