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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.31, 644.79 and 301.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.31, 644.79 and 301.49 is: 415.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.31 : 644.79 = 301.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.31/644.79 = 301.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.31x = 644.79 × 301.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.31x = 194,397.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,397.74/467.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.99

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