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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.40, 645.66 and 370.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.40, 645.66 and 370.38 is: 511.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.40 : 645.66 = 370.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.40/645.66 = 370.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.40x = 645.66 × 370.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.40x = 239,139.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,139.55/467.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.64

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