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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.96, 645.46 and 290.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.96, 645.46 and 290.73 is: 401.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.96 : 645.46 = 290.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.96/645.46 = 290.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.96x = 645.46 × 290.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.96x = 187,654.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,654.59/467.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.01

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