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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.96, 645.86 and 310.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.96, 645.86 and 310.28 is: 428.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.96 : 645.86 = 310.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.96/645.86 = 310.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.96x = 645.86 × 310.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.96x = 200,395.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,395.89/467.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.23

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