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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.32, 644.64 and 290.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.32, 644.64 and 290.22 is: 400.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.32 : 644.64 = 290.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.32/644.64 = 290.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.32x = 644.64 × 290.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.32x = 187,087.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,087.42/467.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.35

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