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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.91, 645.65 and 290.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.91, 645.65 and 290.90 is: 401.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.91 : 645.65 = 290.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.91/645.65 = 290.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.91x = 645.65 × 290.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.91x = 187,814.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,814.90/467.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.39

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