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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.82, 644.99 and 320.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.82, 644.99 and 320.20 is: 441.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.82 : 644.99 = 320.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.82/644.99 = 320.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.82x = 644.99 × 320.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.82x = 206,522.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,522.58/467.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.46

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