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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.39, 645.03 and 320.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.39, 645.03 and 320.22 is: 441.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.39 : 645.03 = 320.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.39/645.03 = 320.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.39x = 645.03 × 320.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.39x = 206,551.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,551.51/467.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.93

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