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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.22, 643.95 and 342.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.22, 643.95 and 342.62 is: 472.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.22 : 643.95 = 342.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.22/643.95 = 342.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.22x = 643.95 × 342.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.22x = 220,630.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,630.15/467.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.22

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