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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.59, 645.39 and 302.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.59, 645.39 and 302.23 is: 417.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.59 : 645.39 = 302.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.59/645.39 = 302.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.59x = 645.39 × 302.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.59x = 195,056.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,056.22/467.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.15

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