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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.44, 645.36 and 320.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.44, 645.36 and 320.32 is: 442.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.44 : 645.36 = 320.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.44/645.36 = 320.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.44x = 645.36 × 320.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.44x = 206,721.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,721.72/467.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.24

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