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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.34, 644.91 and 301.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.34, 644.91 and 301.95 is: 416.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.34 : 644.91 = 301.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.34/644.91 = 301.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.34x = 644.91 × 301.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.34x = 194,730.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,730.57/467.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.68

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