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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.91, 647.38 and 321.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.91, 647.38 and 321.76 is: 444.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.91 : 647.38 = 321.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.91/647.38 = 321.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.91x = 647.38 × 321.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.91x = 208,301.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,301.00/468.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.22

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