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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.24, 649.18 and 461.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.24, 649.18 and 461.42 is: 641.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.24 : 649.18 = 461.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.24/649.18 = 461.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.24x = 649.18 × 461.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.24x = 299,544.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,544.64/467.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.09

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