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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.78, 645.30 and 302.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.78, 645.30 and 302.13 is: 416.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.78 : 645.30 = 302.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.78/645.30 = 302.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.78x = 645.30 × 302.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.78x = 194,964.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,964.49/467.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.79

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