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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.10, 644.76 and 320.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.10, 644.76 and 320.22 is: 442.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.10 : 644.76 = 320.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.10/644.76 = 320.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.10x = 644.76 × 320.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.10x = 206,465.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,465.05/467.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.01

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