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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.88, 646.56 and 343.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.88, 646.56 and 343.68 is: 474.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.88 : 646.56 = 343.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.88/646.56 = 343.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.88x = 646.56 × 343.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.88x = 222,209.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,209.74/467.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.93

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