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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.54, 645.12 and 290.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.54, 645.12 and 290.55 is: 400.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.54 : 645.12 = 290.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.54/645.12 = 290.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.54x = 645.12 × 290.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.54x = 187,440.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,440.71/467.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.91

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