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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.92, 645.60 and 293.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.92, 645.60 and 293.44 is: 404.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.92 : 645.60 = 293.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.92/645.60 = 293.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.92x = 645.60 × 293.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.92x = 189,444.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,444.86/467.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.87

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