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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.80, 645.70 and 375.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.80, 645.70 and 375.20 is: 517.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.80 : 645.70 = 375.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.80/645.70 = 375.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.80x = 645.70 × 375.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.80x = 242,266.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,266.64/467.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.89

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