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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.37, 644.39 and 356.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.37, 644.39 and 356.67 is: 491.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.37 : 644.39 = 356.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.37/644.39 = 356.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.37x = 644.39 × 356.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.37x = 229,834.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,834.14/467.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.76

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