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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.16, 643.28 and 456.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.16, 643.28 and 456.91 is: 629.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.16 : 643.28 = 456.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.16/643.28 = 456.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.16x = 643.28 × 456.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.16x = 293,918.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,918.98/467.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.16

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