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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.42, 645 and 301.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.42, 645 and 301.34 is: 415.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.42 : 645 = 301.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.42/645 = 301.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.42x = 645 × 301.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.42x = 194,364.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,364.30/467.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.82

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