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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.77, 645.78 and 310.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.77, 645.78 and 310.63 is: 428.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.77 : 645.78 = 310.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.77/645.78 = 310.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.77x = 645.78 × 310.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.77x = 200,598.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,598.64/467.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.84

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