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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.57, 644.40 and 407.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.57, 644.40 and 407.88 is: 562.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.57 : 644.40 = 407.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.57/644.40 = 407.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.57x = 644.40 × 407.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.57x = 262,837.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,837.87/467.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.13

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