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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.43, 644.70 and 343.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.43, 644.70 and 343.04 is: 473.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.43 : 644.70 = 343.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.43/644.70 = 343.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.43x = 644.70 × 343.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.43x = 221,157.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,157.89/467.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.14

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