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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.20, 644.77 and 309.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.20, 644.77 and 309.56 is: 427.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.20 : 644.77 = 309.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.20/644.77 = 309.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.20x = 644.77 × 309.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.20x = 199,596.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,596.73/467.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.22

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