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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.60, 645.36 and 337.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.60, 645.36 and 337.04 is: 465.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.60 : 645.36 = 337.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.60/645.36 = 337.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.60x = 645.36 × 337.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.60x = 217,512.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,512.13/467.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.17

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