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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.96, 646.11 and 337.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.96, 646.11 and 337.01 is: 465.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.96 : 646.11 = 337.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.96/646.11 = 337.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.96x = 646.11 × 337.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.96x = 217,742.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,742.30/467.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.31

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