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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.08, 643.04 and 404.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.08, 643.04 and 404.71 is: 557.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.08 : 643.04 = 404.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.08/643.04 = 404.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.08x = 643.04 × 404.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.08x = 260,242.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,242.60/467.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.17

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