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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.98, 645.51 and 293.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.98, 645.51 and 293.02 is: 404.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.98 : 645.51 = 293.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.98/645.51 = 293.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.98x = 645.51 × 293.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.98x = 189,147.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,147.34/467.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.18

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