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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.87, 645.75 and 310.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.87, 645.75 and 310.51 is: 428.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.87 : 645.75 = 310.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.87/645.75 = 310.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.87x = 645.75 × 310.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.87x = 200,510.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,510.22/467.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.56

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