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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.70, 645.36 and 290.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.70, 645.36 and 290.64 is: 401.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.70 : 645.36 = 290.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.70/645.36 = 290.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.70x = 645.36 × 290.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.70x = 187,567.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,567.43/467.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.04

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