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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.17, 644.15 and 290.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.17, 644.15 and 290.18 is: 400.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.17 : 644.15 = 290.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.17/644.15 = 290.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.17x = 644.15 × 290.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.17x = 186,921.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,921.78/467.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.12

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