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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.22, 644.48 and 290.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.22, 644.48 and 290.27 is: 400.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.22 : 644.48 = 290.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.22/644.48 = 290.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.22x = 644.48 × 290.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.22x = 187,068.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,068.54/467.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.39

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