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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.60, 644.87 and 356.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.60, 644.87 and 356.87 is: 492.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.60 : 644.87 = 356.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.60/644.87 = 356.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.60x = 644.87 × 356.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.60x = 230,129.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,129.75/467.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.16

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