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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.90, 645.72 and 293.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.90, 645.72 and 293.18 is: 404.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.90 : 645.72 = 293.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.90/645.72 = 293.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.90x = 645.72 × 293.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.90x = 189,312.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,312.19/467.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.60

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