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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.05, 644.27 and 292.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.05, 644.27 and 292.09 is: 402.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.05 : 644.27 = 292.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.05/644.27 = 292.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.05x = 644.27 × 292.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.05x = 188,184.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,184.82/467.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.92

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