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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.64, 645.38 and 301.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.64, 645.38 and 301.88 is: 416.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.64 : 645.38 = 301.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.64/645.38 = 301.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.64x = 645.38 × 301.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.64x = 194,827.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,827.31/467.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.62

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