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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.76, 645.12 and 351.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.76, 645.12 and 351.12 is: 484.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.76 : 645.12 = 351.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.76/645.12 = 351.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.76x = 645.12 × 351.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.76x = 226,514.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,514.53/467.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.25

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