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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.65, 701.24 and 321.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.65, 701.24 and 321.62 is: 482.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.65 : 701.24 = 321.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.65/701.24 = 321.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.65x = 701.24 × 321.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.65x = 225,532.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,532.81/467.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.27

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