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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.32, 645.77 and 357.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.32, 645.77 and 357.56 is: 494.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.32 : 645.77 = 357.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.32/645.77 = 357.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.32x = 645.77 × 357.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.32x = 230,905.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,905.24/467.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.11

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