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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.73, 645.06 and 320.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.73, 645.06 and 320.13 is: 441.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.73 : 645.06 = 320.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.73/645.06 = 320.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.73x = 645.06 × 320.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.73x = 206,503.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,503.06/467.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.50

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