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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.88, 644.64 and 336.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.88, 644.64 and 336.72 is: 463.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.88 : 644.64 = 336.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.88/644.64 = 336.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.88x = 644.64 × 336.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.88x = 217,063.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,063.18/467.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.93

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