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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.31, 644.36 and 301.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.31, 644.36 and 301.29 is: 415.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.31 : 644.36 = 301.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.31/644.36 = 301.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.31x = 644.36 × 301.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.31x = 194,139.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,139.22/467.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.44

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