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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.10, 644.34 and 301.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.10, 644.34 and 301.48 is: 415.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.10 : 644.34 = 301.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.10/644.34 = 301.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.10x = 644.34 × 301.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.10x = 194,255.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,255.62/467.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.88

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