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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.59, 645.01 and 301.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.59, 645.01 and 301.81 is: 416.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.59 : 645.01 = 301.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.59/645.01 = 301.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.59x = 645.01 × 301.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.59x = 194,670.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,670.47/467.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.33

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