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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.70, 645.13 and 293.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.70, 645.13 and 293.14 is: 404.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.70 : 645.13 = 293.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.70/645.13 = 293.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.70x = 645.13 × 293.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.70x = 189,113.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,113.41/467.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.35

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