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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.85, 645.43 and 302.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.85, 645.43 and 302.08 is: 416.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.85 : 645.43 = 302.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.85/645.43 = 302.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.85x = 645.43 × 302.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.85x = 194,971.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,971.33/467.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.74

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