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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.10, 644.40 and 309.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.10, 644.40 and 309.90 is: 427.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.10 : 644.40 = 309.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.10/644.40 = 309.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.10x = 644.40 × 309.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.10x = 199,699.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,699.56/467.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.53

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