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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.81, 645.44 and 302.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.81, 645.44 and 302.08 is: 416.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.81 : 645.44 = 302.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.81/645.44 = 302.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.81x = 645.44 × 302.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.81x = 194,974.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,974.52/467.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.78

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