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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.12, 644.60 and 290.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.12, 644.60 and 290.04 is: 400.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.12 : 644.60 = 290.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.12/644.60 = 290.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.12x = 644.60 × 290.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.12x = 186,959.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,959.78/467.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.24

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