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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.62, 644.79 and 301.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.62, 644.79 and 301.60 is: 415.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.62 : 644.79 = 301.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.62/644.79 = 301.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.62x = 644.79 × 301.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.62x = 194,470.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,470.60/467.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.88

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