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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.44, 645.80 and 357.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.44, 645.80 and 357.36 is: 493.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.44 : 645.80 = 357.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.44/645.80 = 357.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.44x = 645.80 × 357.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.44x = 230,783.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,783.09/467.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.72

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