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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.22, 644.66 and 301.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.22, 644.66 and 301.42 is: 415.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.22 : 644.66 = 301.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.22/644.66 = 301.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.22x = 644.66 × 301.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.22x = 194,313.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,313.85/467.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.90

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