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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.55, 644.96 and 292.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.55, 644.96 and 292.59 is: 403.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.55 : 644.96 = 292.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.55/644.96 = 292.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.55x = 644.96 × 292.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.55x = 188,707.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,707.38/467.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.61

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