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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.34, 644.66 and 412.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.34, 644.66 and 412.21 is: 568.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.34 : 644.66 = 412.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.34/644.66 = 412.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.34x = 644.66 × 412.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.34x = 265,735.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,735.30/467.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.61

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