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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.12, 644.55 and 292.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.12, 644.55 and 292.46 is: 403.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.12 : 644.55 = 292.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.12/644.55 = 292.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.12x = 644.55 × 292.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.12x = 188,501.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,501.87/467.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.54

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