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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.42, 701.93 and 323.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.42, 701.93 and 323.24 is: 485.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.42 : 701.93 = 323.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.42/701.93 = 323.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.42x = 701.93 × 323.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.42x = 226,889.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,889.15/467.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.41

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