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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.73, 645.59 and 320.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.73, 645.59 and 320.36 is: 442.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.73 : 645.59 = 320.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.73/645.59 = 320.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.73x = 645.59 × 320.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.73x = 206,822.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,822.76/467.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.19

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