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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.06, 644.61 and 356.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.06, 644.61 and 356.31 is: 491.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.06 : 644.61 = 356.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.06/644.61 = 356.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.06x = 644.61 × 356.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.06x = 229,680.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,680.99/467.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.76

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