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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.40, 644.84 and 356.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.40, 644.84 and 356.70 is: 492.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.40 : 644.84 = 356.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.40/644.84 = 356.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.40x = 644.84 × 356.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.40x = 230,014.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,014.43/467.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.11

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