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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.30, 645.02 and 374.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.30, 645.02 and 374.70 is: 517.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.30 : 645.02 = 374.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.30/645.02 = 374.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.30x = 645.02 × 374.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.30x = 241,688.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,688.99/467.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.20

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