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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.37, 645.01 and 336.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.37, 645.01 and 336.45 is: 464.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.37 : 645.01 = 336.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.37/645.01 = 336.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.37x = 645.01 × 336.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.37x = 217,017.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,017.08/467.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.34

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