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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.64, 645.18 and 292.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.64, 645.18 and 292.92 is: 404.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.64 : 645.18 = 292.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.64/645.18 = 292.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.64x = 645.18 × 292.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.64x = 188,986.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,986.13/467.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.13

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