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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.77, 645.20 and 320.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.77, 645.20 and 320.41 is: 441.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.77 : 645.20 = 320.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.77/645.20 = 320.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.77x = 645.20 × 320.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.77x = 206,726.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,726.93/467.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.95

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