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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.52, 644.90 and 292.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.52, 644.90 and 292.56 is: 403.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.52 : 644.90 = 292.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.52/644.90 = 292.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.52x = 644.90 × 292.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.52x = 188,671.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,671.94/467.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.56

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