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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.84, 645.24 and 320.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.84, 645.24 and 320.42 is: 441.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.84 : 645.24 = 320.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.84/645.24 = 320.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.84x = 645.24 × 320.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.84x = 206,747.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,747.80/467.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.92

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