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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467, 644.51 and 292.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467, 644.51 and 292.31 is: 403.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467 : 644.51 = 292.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467/644.51 = 292.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467x = 644.51 × 292.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467x = 188,396.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,396.72/467
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.42

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