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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.12, 644.66 and 290.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.12, 644.66 and 290.08 is: 400.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.12 : 644.66 = 290.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.12/644.66 = 290.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.12x = 644.66 × 290.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.12x = 187,003.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,003.42/467.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.34

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