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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.40, 644.82 and 292.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.40, 644.82 and 292.62 is: 403.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.40 : 644.82 = 292.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.40/644.82 = 292.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.40x = 644.82 × 292.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.40x = 188,687.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,687.23/467.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.70

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