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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.91, 645.39 and 459.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.91, 645.39 and 459.72 is: 634.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.91 : 645.39 = 459.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.91/645.39 = 459.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.91x = 645.39 × 459.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.91x = 296,698.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,698.69/467.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.09

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