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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.64, 644.99 and 301.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.64, 644.99 and 301.76 is: 416.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.64 : 644.99 = 301.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.64/644.99 = 301.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.64x = 644.99 × 301.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.64x = 194,627.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,627.45/467.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.19

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