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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.96, 645.60 and 302.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.96, 645.60 and 302.16 is: 416.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.96 : 645.60 = 302.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.96/645.60 = 302.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.96x = 645.60 × 302.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.96x = 195,074.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,074.50/467.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.86

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