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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.28, 644.82 and 292.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.28, 644.82 and 292.74 is: 403.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.28 : 644.82 = 292.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.28/644.82 = 292.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.28x = 644.82 × 292.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.28x = 188,764.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,764.61/467.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.96

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