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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.37, 644.94 and 301.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.37, 644.94 and 301.59 is: 416.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.37 : 644.94 = 301.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.37/644.94 = 301.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.37x = 644.94 × 301.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.37x = 194,507.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,507.45/467.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.17

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