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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.99, 647.24 and 321.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.99, 647.24 and 321.82 is: 444.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.99 : 647.24 = 321.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.99/647.24 = 321.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.99x = 647.24 × 321.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.99x = 208,291.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,291.55/468.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.13

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