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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.82, 645.48 and 302.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.82, 645.48 and 302.00 is: 416.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.82 : 645.48 = 302.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.82/645.48 = 302.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.82x = 645.48 × 302.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.82x = 194,931.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,931.73/467.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.68

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