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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.17, 645.17 and 336.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.17, 645.17 and 336.56 is: 464.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.17 : 645.17 = 336.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.17/645.17 = 336.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.17x = 645.17 × 336.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.17x = 217,133.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,133.51/467.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.79

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