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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.45, 645.23 and 301.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.45, 645.23 and 301.67 is: 416.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.45 : 645.23 = 301.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.45/645.23 = 301.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.45x = 645.23 × 301.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.45x = 194,641.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,641.80/467.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.39

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