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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.64, 645.30 and 292.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.64, 645.30 and 292.98 is: 404.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.64 : 645.30 = 292.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.64/645.30 = 292.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.64x = 645.30 × 292.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.64x = 189,059.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,059.99/467.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.29

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