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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.76, 646.32 and 362.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.76, 646.32 and 362.76 is: 501.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.76 : 646.32 = 362.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.76/646.32 = 362.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.76x = 646.32 × 362.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.76x = 234,459.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,459.04/467.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.24

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