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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.61, 645.40 and 310.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.61, 645.40 and 310.26 is: 428.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.61 : 645.40 = 310.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.61/645.40 = 310.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.61x = 645.40 × 310.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.61x = 200,239.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,239.35/467.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.22

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