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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.52, 645.60 and 302

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.52, 645.60 and 302 is: 417.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.52 : 645.60 = 302 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.52/645.60 = 302/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.52x = 645.60 × 302
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.52x = 194,971.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,971.20/467.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.03

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