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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.53, 645.23 and 297.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.53, 645.23 and 297.27 is: 410.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.53 : 645.23 = 297.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.53/645.23 = 297.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.53x = 645.23 × 297.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.53x = 191,808.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,808.27/467.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.26

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