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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.19, 644.58 and 301.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.19, 644.58 and 301.50 is: 415.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.19 : 644.58 = 301.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.19/644.58 = 301.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.19x = 644.58 × 301.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.19x = 194,337.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,337.65/467.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.98

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