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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.08, 645.54 and 356.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.08, 645.54 and 356.56 is: 492.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.08 : 645.54 = 356.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.08/645.54 = 356.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.08x = 645.54 × 356.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.08x = 230,173.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,173.74/467.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.79

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