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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.02, 646.18 and 320.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.02, 646.18 and 320.60 is: 442.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.02 : 646.18 = 320.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.02/646.18 = 320.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.02x = 646.18 × 320.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.02x = 207,165.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,165.31/468.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.64

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