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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.04, 644.58 and 312.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.04, 644.58 and 312.06 is: 430.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.04 : 644.58 = 312.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.04/644.58 = 312.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.04x = 644.58 × 312.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.04x = 201,147.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,147.63/467.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.69

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