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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.84, 645.40 and 302

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.84, 645.40 and 302 is: 416.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.84 : 645.40 = 302 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.84/645.40 = 302/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.84x = 645.40 × 302
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.84x = 194,910.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,910.80/467.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.62

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