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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.47, 643.71 and 368.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.47, 643.71 and 368.92 is: 508.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.47 : 643.71 = 368.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.47/643.71 = 368.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.47x = 643.71 × 368.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.47x = 237,477.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,477.49/467.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.01

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