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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.71, 645.65 and 301.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.71, 645.65 and 301.89 is: 416.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.71 : 645.65 = 301.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.71/645.65 = 301.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.71x = 645.65 × 301.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.71x = 194,913.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,913.77/467.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.75

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