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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.89, 645.36 and 293.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.89, 645.36 and 293.11 is: 404.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.89 : 645.36 = 293.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.89/645.36 = 293.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.89x = 645.36 × 293.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.89x = 189,161.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,161.47/467.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.29

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