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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.78, 645.47 and 301.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.78, 645.47 and 301.93 is: 416.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.78 : 645.47 = 301.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.78/645.47 = 301.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.78x = 645.47 × 301.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.78x = 194,884.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,884.77/467.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.62

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