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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.92, 645.78 and 293.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.92, 645.78 and 293.23 is: 404.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.92 : 645.78 = 293.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.92/645.78 = 293.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.92x = 645.78 × 293.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.92x = 189,362.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,362.07/467.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.69

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