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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.56, 644.76 and 405.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.56, 644.76 and 405.36 is: 558.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.56 : 644.76 = 405.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.56/644.76 = 405.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.56x = 644.76 × 405.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.56x = 261,359.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,359.91/467.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.99

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