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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.73, 644.78 and 320.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.73, 644.78 and 320.11 is: 441.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.73 : 644.78 = 320.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.73/644.78 = 320.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.73x = 644.78 × 320.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.73x = 206,399.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,399.71/467.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.28

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