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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.36, 644.70 and 379.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.36, 644.70 and 379.88 is: 524.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.36 : 644.70 = 379.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.36/644.70 = 379.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.36x = 644.70 × 379.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.36x = 244,908.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,908.64/467.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.03

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