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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.52, 645.71 and 363.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.52, 645.71 and 363.86 is: 502.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.52 : 645.71 = 363.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.52/645.71 = 363.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.52x = 645.71 × 363.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.52x = 234,947.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,947.84/467.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.54

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