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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.80, 644.87 and 299.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.80, 644.87 and 299.73 is: 413.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.80 : 644.87 = 299.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.80/644.87 = 299.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.80x = 644.87 × 299.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.80x = 193,283.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,283.83/467.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.18

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