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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.76, 645.27 and 343.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.76, 645.27 and 343.14 is: 473.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.76 : 645.27 = 343.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.76/645.27 = 343.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.76x = 645.27 × 343.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.76x = 221,417.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,417.95/467.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.36

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