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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467, 644.16 and 309.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467, 644.16 and 309.40 is: 426.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467 : 644.16 = 309.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467/644.16 = 309.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467x = 644.16 × 309.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467x = 199,303.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,303.10/467
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.77

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