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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.13, 644.89 and 361.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.13, 644.89 and 361.98 is: 499.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.13 : 644.89 = 361.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.13/644.89 = 361.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.13x = 644.89 × 361.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.13x = 233,436.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,436.94/467.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.73

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