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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.17, 644.57 and 301.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.17, 644.57 and 301.39 is: 415.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.17 : 644.57 = 301.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.17/644.57 = 301.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.17x = 644.57 × 301.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.17x = 194,265.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,265.45/467.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.83

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