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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.13, 644.63 and 292.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.13, 644.63 and 292.57 is: 403.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.13 : 644.63 = 292.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.13/644.63 = 292.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.13x = 644.63 × 292.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.13x = 188,599.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,599.40/467.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.74

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