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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.42, 645.99 and 320.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.42, 645.99 and 320.76 is: 442.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.42 : 645.99 = 320.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.42/645.99 = 320.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.42x = 645.99 × 320.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.42x = 207,207.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,207.75/468.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.35

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