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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.40, 645.04 and 332.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.40, 645.04 and 332.84 is: 459.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.40 : 645.04 = 332.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.40/645.04 = 332.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.40x = 645.04 × 332.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.40x = 214,695.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,695.11/467.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.34

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