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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.84, 645.84 and 310.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.84, 645.84 and 310.70 is: 428.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.84 : 645.84 = 310.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.84/645.84 = 310.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.84x = 645.84 × 310.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.84x = 200,664.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,664.10/467.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.91

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