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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.16, 643.84 and 453.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.16, 643.84 and 453.84 is: 625.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.16 : 643.84 = 453.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.16/643.84 = 453.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.16x = 643.84 × 453.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.16x = 292,200.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,200.35/467.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.48

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