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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.47, 644.97 and 301.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.47, 644.97 and 301.78 is: 416.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.47 : 644.97 = 301.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.47/644.97 = 301.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.47x = 644.97 × 301.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.47x = 194,634.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,634.31/467.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.36

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