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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.57, 644.99 and 290.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.57, 644.99 and 290.47 is: 400.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.57 : 644.99 = 290.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.57/644.99 = 290.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.57x = 644.99 × 290.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.57x = 187,350.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,350.25/467.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.69

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