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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.30, 644.52 and 342.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.30, 644.52 and 342.92 is: 472.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.30 : 644.52 = 342.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.30/644.52 = 342.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.30x = 644.52 × 342.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.30x = 221,018.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,018.80/467.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.97

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