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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.54, 645.29 and 301.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.54, 645.29 and 301.81 is: 416.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.54 : 645.29 = 301.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.54/645.29 = 301.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.54x = 645.29 × 301.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.54x = 194,754.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,754.12/467.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.56

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