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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.58, 644.10 and 393.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.58, 644.10 and 393.86 is: 542.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.58 : 644.10 = 393.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.58/644.10 = 393.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.58x = 644.10 × 393.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.58x = 253,685.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,685.23/467.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.55

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