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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.44, 644.70 and 460.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.44, 644.70 and 460.24 is: 634.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.44 : 644.70 = 460.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.44/644.70 = 460.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.44x = 644.70 × 460.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.44x = 296,716.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,716.73/467.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.77

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