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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.06, 644.67 and 301.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.06, 644.67 and 301.28 is: 415.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.06 : 644.67 = 301.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.06/644.67 = 301.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.06x = 644.67 × 301.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.06x = 194,222.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,222.95/467.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.85

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