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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.91, 646.15 and 293.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.91, 646.15 and 293.56 is: 405.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.91 : 646.15 = 293.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.91/646.15 = 293.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.91x = 646.15 × 293.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.91x = 189,682.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,682.55/467.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.38

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