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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.64, 644.90 and 412.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.64, 644.90 and 412.43 is: 568.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.64 : 644.90 = 412.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.64/644.90 = 412.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.64x = 644.90 × 412.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.64x = 265,970.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,970.82/467.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.75

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