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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.84, 645.39 and 301.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.84, 645.39 and 301.97 is: 416.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.84 : 645.39 = 301.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.84/645.39 = 301.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.84x = 645.39 × 301.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.84x = 194,885.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,885.19/467.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.57

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