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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.90, 645.71 and 337.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.90, 645.71 and 337.68 is: 465.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.90 : 645.71 = 337.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.90/645.71 = 337.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.90x = 645.71 × 337.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.90x = 218,041.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,041.66/468.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.01

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