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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.40, 644.76 and 301.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.40, 644.76 and 301.56 is: 415.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.40 : 644.76 = 301.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.40/644.76 = 301.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.40x = 644.76 × 301.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.40x = 194,433.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,433.83/467.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.99

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