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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.03, 644.93 and 301.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.03, 644.93 and 301.52 is: 416.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.03 : 644.93 = 301.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.03/644.93 = 301.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.03x = 644.93 × 301.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.03x = 194,457.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,457.79/467.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.38

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