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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.02, 644.28 and 301.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.02, 644.28 and 301.21 is: 415.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.02 : 644.28 = 301.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.02/644.28 = 301.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.02x = 644.28 × 301.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.02x = 194,063.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,063.58/467.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.54

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