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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.95, 645.85 and 357.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.95, 645.85 and 357.22 is: 493.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.95 : 645.85 = 357.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.95/645.85 = 357.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.95x = 645.85 × 357.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.95x = 230,710.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,710.54/467.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.02

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