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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.99, 645.81 and 302.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.99, 645.81 and 302.21 is: 417.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.99 : 645.81 = 302.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.99/645.81 = 302.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.99x = 645.81 × 302.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.99x = 195,170.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,170.24/467.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.04

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