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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.61, 645.03 and 343.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.61, 645.03 and 343.05 is: 473.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.61 : 645.03 = 343.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.61/645.03 = 343.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.61x = 645.03 × 343.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.61x = 221,277.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,277.54/467.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.21

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