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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.52, 645.09 and 320.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.52, 645.09 and 320.10 is: 441.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.52 : 645.09 = 320.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.52/645.09 = 320.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.52x = 645.09 × 320.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.52x = 206,493.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,493.31/467.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.68

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