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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.59, 646.94 and 321.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.59, 646.94 and 321.67 is: 444.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.59 : 646.94 = 321.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.59/646.94 = 321.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.59x = 646.94 × 321.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.59x = 208,100.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,100.99/468.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.11

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