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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.32, 672.84 and 468.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.32, 672.84 and 468.32 is: 647.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.32 : 672.84 = 468.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.32/672.84 = 468.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.32x = 672.84 × 468.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.32x = 315,104.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,104.43/486.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.94

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