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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.21, 644.73 and 292.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.21, 644.73 and 292.66 is: 403.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.21 : 644.73 = 292.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.21/644.73 = 292.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.21x = 644.73 × 292.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.21x = 188,686.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,686.68/467.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.86

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