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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.48, 643.56 and 350.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.48, 643.56 and 350.84 is: 482.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.48 : 643.56 = 350.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.48/643.56 = 350.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.48x = 643.56 × 350.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.48x = 225,786.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,786.59/467.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.99

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