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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.27, 645.11 and 292.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.27, 645.11 and 292.85 is: 404.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.27 : 645.11 = 292.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.27/645.11 = 292.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.27x = 645.11 × 292.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.27x = 188,920.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,920.46/467.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.31

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