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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.46, 645.62 and 301.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.46, 645.62 and 301.77 is: 416.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.46 : 645.62 = 301.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.46/645.62 = 301.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.46x = 645.62 × 301.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.46x = 194,827.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,827.24/467.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.78

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