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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.97, 645.38 and 374.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.97, 645.38 and 374.73 is: 516.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.97 : 645.38 = 374.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.97/645.38 = 374.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.97x = 645.38 × 374.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.97x = 241,838.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,838.15/467.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.78

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