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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.55, 645.29 and 356.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.55, 645.29 and 356.81 is: 492.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.55 : 645.29 = 356.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.55/645.29 = 356.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.55x = 645.29 × 356.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.55x = 230,245.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,245.92/467.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.45

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