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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.86, 645.38 and 292.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.86, 645.38 and 292.90 is: 404.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.86 : 645.38 = 292.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.86/645.38 = 292.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.86x = 645.38 × 292.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.86x = 189,032.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,032.68/467.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.03

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