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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.35, 645.98 and 320.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.35, 645.98 and 320.73 is: 442.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.35 : 645.98 = 320.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.35/645.98 = 320.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.35x = 645.98 × 320.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.35x = 207,181.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,181.14/468.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.37

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