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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.21, 644.96 and 301.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.21, 644.96 and 301.39 is: 416.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.21 : 644.96 = 301.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.21/644.96 = 301.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.21x = 644.96 × 301.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.21x = 194,381.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,381.38/467.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.05

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