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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.64, 643.95 and 393.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.64, 643.95 and 393.66 is: 542.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.64 : 643.95 = 393.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.64/643.95 = 393.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.64x = 643.95 × 393.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.64x = 253,497.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,497.36/467.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.08

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