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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.34, 701.58 and 322.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.34, 701.58 and 322.06 is: 482.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.34 : 701.58 = 322.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.34/701.58 = 322.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.34x = 701.58 × 322.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.34x = 225,950.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,950.85/468.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.45

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