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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.28, 645.06 and 362.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.28, 645.06 and 362.12 is: 499.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.28 : 645.06 = 362.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.28/645.06 = 362.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.28x = 645.06 × 362.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.28x = 233,589.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,589.13/467.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.89

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