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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.73, 645.66 and 418.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.73, 645.66 and 418.53 is: 577.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.73 : 645.66 = 418.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.73/645.66 = 418.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.73x = 645.66 × 418.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.73x = 270,228.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,228.08/467.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.74

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