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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.90, 646.05 and 302.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.90, 646.05 and 302.21 is: 417.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.90 : 646.05 = 302.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.90/646.05 = 302.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.90x = 646.05 × 302.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.90x = 195,241.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,241.26/467.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.27

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