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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.56, 701.46 and 403.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.56, 701.46 and 403.15 is: 604.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.56 : 701.46 = 403.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.56/701.46 = 403.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.56x = 701.46 × 403.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.56x = 282,793.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,793.60/467.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.83

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