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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.70, 645.78 and 402.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.70, 645.78 and 402.90 is: 556.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.70 : 645.78 = 402.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.70/645.78 = 402.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.70x = 645.78 × 402.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.70x = 260,184.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,184.76/467.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.31

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