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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.26, 644.70 and 301.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.26, 644.70 and 301.27 is: 415.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.26 : 644.70 = 301.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.26/644.70 = 301.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.26x = 644.70 × 301.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.26x = 194,228.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,228.77/467.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.68

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