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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.97, 645.30 and 320.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.97, 645.30 and 320.37 is: 441.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.97 : 645.30 = 320.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.97/645.30 = 320.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.97x = 645.30 × 320.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.97x = 206,734.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,734.76/467.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.77

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