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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.65, 645.88 and 363.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.65, 645.88 and 363.99 is: 502.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.65 : 645.88 = 363.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.65/645.88 = 363.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.65x = 645.88 × 363.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.65x = 235,093.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,093.86/467.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.71

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