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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.31, 644.65 and 290.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.31, 644.65 and 290.13 is: 400.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.31 : 644.65 = 290.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.31/644.65 = 290.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.31x = 644.65 × 290.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.31x = 187,032.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,032.30/467.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.23

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