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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.78, 645.81 and 310.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.78, 645.81 and 310.55 is: 428.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.78 : 645.81 = 310.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.78/645.81 = 310.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.78x = 645.81 × 310.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.78x = 200,553.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,553.07/467.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.74

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