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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.32, 644.70 and 292.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.32, 644.70 and 292.72 is: 403.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.32 : 644.70 = 292.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.32/644.70 = 292.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.32x = 644.70 × 292.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.32x = 188,716.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,716.58/467.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.83

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