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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.37, 644.64 and 397.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.37, 644.64 and 397.32 is: 548.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.37 : 644.64 = 397.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.37/644.64 = 397.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.37x = 644.64 × 397.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.37x = 256,128.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,128.36/467.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.02

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