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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.43, 645.62 and 370.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.43, 645.62 and 370.47 is: 511.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.43 : 645.62 = 370.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.43/645.62 = 370.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.43x = 645.62 × 370.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.43x = 239,180.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,180.99/467.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.69

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