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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.95, 646.47 and 328.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.95, 646.47 and 328.64 is: 453.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.95 : 646.47 = 328.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.95/646.47 = 328.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.95x = 646.47 × 328.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.95x = 212,457.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,457.50/468.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.05

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