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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.96, 644.82 and 357.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.96, 644.82 and 357.44 is: 492.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.96 : 644.82 = 357.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.96/644.82 = 357.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.96x = 644.82 × 357.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.96x = 230,484.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,484.46/467.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.53

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