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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.19, 644.31 and 342.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.19, 644.31 and 342.83 is: 472.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.19 : 644.31 = 342.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.19/644.31 = 342.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.19x = 644.31 × 342.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.19x = 220,890.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,890.41/467.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.81

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