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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.42, 645.18 and 444.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.42, 645.18 and 444.20 is: 613.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.42 : 645.18 = 444.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.42/645.18 = 444.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.42x = 645.18 × 444.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.42x = 286,588.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,588.96/467.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.13

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