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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.70, 644.27 and 393.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.70, 644.27 and 393.99 is: 542.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.70 : 644.27 = 393.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.70/644.27 = 393.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.70x = 644.27 × 393.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.70x = 253,832.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,832.72/467.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.73

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