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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.07, 645.33 and 320.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.07, 645.33 and 320.44 is: 441.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.07 : 645.33 = 320.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.07/645.33 = 320.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.07x = 645.33 × 320.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.07x = 206,789.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,789.55/468.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.79

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