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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.27, 645.01 and 341.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.27, 645.01 and 341.34 is: 471.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.27 : 645.01 = 341.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.27/645.01 = 341.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.27x = 645.01 × 341.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.27x = 220,167.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,167.71/467.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.18

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