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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.02, 644.43 and 292.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.02, 644.43 and 292.42 is: 403.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.02 : 644.43 = 292.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.02/644.43 = 292.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.02x = 644.43 × 292.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.02x = 188,444.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,444.22/467.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.50

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