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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.62, 644.89 and 379.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.62, 644.89 and 379.08 is: 522.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.62 : 644.89 = 379.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.62/644.89 = 379.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.62x = 644.89 × 379.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.62x = 244,463.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,463.60/467.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.78

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