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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.25, 644.83 and 309.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.25, 644.83 and 309.60 is: 427.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.25 : 644.83 = 309.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.25/644.83 = 309.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.25x = 644.83 × 309.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.25x = 199,639.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,639.37/467.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.26

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