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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.85, 646.11 and 370.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.85, 646.11 and 370.32 is: 511.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.85 : 646.11 = 370.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.85/646.11 = 370.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.85x = 646.11 × 370.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.85x = 239,267.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,267.46/467.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.42

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