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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.90, 647.65 and 322.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.90, 647.65 and 322.02 is: 444.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.90 : 647.65 = 322.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.90/647.65 = 322.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.90x = 647.65 × 322.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.90x = 208,556.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,556.25/468.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.78

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