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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.26, 644.34 and 418.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.26, 644.34 and 418.66 is: 577.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.26 : 644.34 = 418.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.26/644.34 = 418.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.26x = 644.34 × 418.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.26x = 269,759.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,759.38/467.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.32

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