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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.39, 645.55 and 392.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.39, 645.55 and 392.99 is: 542.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.39 : 645.55 = 392.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.39/645.55 = 392.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.39x = 645.55 × 392.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.39x = 253,690.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,690.48/467.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.78

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