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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.42, 646.58 and 321.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.42, 646.58 and 321.48 is: 443.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.42 : 646.58 = 321.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.42/646.58 = 321.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.42x = 646.58 × 321.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.42x = 207,860.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,860.93/468.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.75

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