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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.70, 645.18 and 320.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.70, 645.18 and 320.40 is: 441.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.70 : 645.18 = 320.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.70/645.18 = 320.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.70x = 645.18 × 320.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.70x = 206,715.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,715.67/467.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.98

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