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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.69, 645.55 and 293.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.69, 645.55 and 293.18 is: 404.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.69 : 645.55 = 293.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.69/645.55 = 293.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.69x = 645.55 × 293.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.69x = 189,258.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,258.39/467.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.67

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