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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.35, 646.49 and 321.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.35, 646.49 and 321.47 is: 443.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.35 : 646.49 = 321.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.35/646.49 = 321.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.35x = 646.49 × 321.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.35x = 207,825.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,825.53/468.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.74

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