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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.34, 645.21 and 312.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.34, 645.21 and 312.18 is: 431.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.34 : 645.21 = 312.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.34/645.21 = 312.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.34x = 645.21 × 312.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.34x = 201,421.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,421.66/467.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.00

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