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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.02, 644.80 and 361.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.02, 644.80 and 361.93 is: 499.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.02 : 644.80 = 361.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.02/644.80 = 361.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.02x = 644.80 × 361.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.02x = 233,372.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,372.46/467.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.71

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