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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.94, 647.37 and 329.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.94, 647.37 and 329.79 is: 455.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.94 : 647.37 = 329.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.94/647.37 = 329.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.94x = 647.37 × 329.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.94x = 213,496.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,496.15/468.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.27

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