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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.76, 645.24 and 336.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.76, 645.24 and 336.60 is: 464.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.76 : 645.24 = 336.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.76/645.24 = 336.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.76x = 645.24 × 336.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.76x = 217,187.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,187.78/467.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.31

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