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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.31, 644.89 and 292.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.31, 644.89 and 292.67 is: 403.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.31 : 644.89 = 292.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.31/644.89 = 292.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.31x = 644.89 × 292.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.31x = 188,739.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,739.96/467.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.89

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