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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.64, 645.12 and 301.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.64, 645.12 and 301.80 is: 416.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.64 : 645.12 = 301.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.64/645.12 = 301.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.64x = 645.12 × 301.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.64x = 194,697.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,697.22/467.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.34

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