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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.68, 645.48 and 293

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.68, 645.48 and 293 is: 404.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.68 : 645.48 = 293 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.68/645.48 = 293/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.68x = 645.48 × 293
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.68x = 189,125.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,125.64/467.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.39

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