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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.28, 645 and 292.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.28, 645 and 292.74 is: 404.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.28 : 645 = 292.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.28/645 = 292.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.28x = 645 × 292.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.28x = 188,817.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,817.30/467.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.08

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