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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.09, 643.70 and 335.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.09, 643.70 and 335.87 is: 462.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.09 : 643.70 = 335.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.09/643.70 = 335.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.09x = 643.70 × 335.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.09x = 216,199.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,199.52/467.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.86

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