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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.64, 644.88 and 343.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.64, 644.88 and 343.08 is: 473.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.64 : 644.88 = 343.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.64/644.88 = 343.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.64x = 644.88 × 343.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.64x = 221,245.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,245.43/467.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.11

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