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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.82, 645.44 and 302.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.82, 645.44 and 302.24 is: 416.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.82 : 645.44 = 302.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.82/645.44 = 302.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.82x = 645.44 × 302.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.82x = 195,077.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,077.89/467.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.99

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