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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.64, 646.35 and 321.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.64, 646.35 and 321.04 is: 442.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.64 : 646.35 = 321.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.64/646.35 = 321.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.64x = 646.35 × 321.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.64x = 207,504.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,504.20/468.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.78

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