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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.38, 699.72 and 322.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.38, 699.72 and 322.66 is: 483.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.38 : 699.72 = 322.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.38/699.72 = 322.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.38x = 699.72 × 322.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.38x = 225,771.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,771.66/467.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.06

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