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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.31, 644.76 and 301.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.31, 644.76 and 301.58 is: 416.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.31 : 644.76 = 301.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.31/644.76 = 301.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.31x = 644.76 × 301.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.31x = 194,443.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,443.50/467.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.09

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