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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.40, 645.90 and 356.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.40, 645.90 and 356.76 is: 493.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.40 : 645.90 = 356.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.40/645.90 = 356.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.40x = 645.90 × 356.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.40x = 230,431.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,431.28/467.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.01

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