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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.03, 643.32 and 356.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.03, 643.32 and 356.32 is: 490.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.03 : 643.32 = 356.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.03/643.32 = 356.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.03x = 643.32 × 356.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.03x = 229,224.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,224.92/467.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.81

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