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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.13, 644.45 and 309.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.13, 644.45 and 309.84 is: 427.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.13 : 644.45 = 309.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.13/644.45 = 309.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.13x = 644.45 × 309.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.13x = 199,676.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,676.39/467.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.45

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