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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.43, 644.36 and 336.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.43, 644.36 and 336.21 is: 463.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.43 : 644.36 = 336.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.43/644.36 = 336.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.43x = 644.36 × 336.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.43x = 216,638.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,638.59/467.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.47

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