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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.02, 647.50 and 320.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.02, 647.50 and 320.44 is: 442.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.02 : 647.50 = 320.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.02/647.50 = 320.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.02x = 647.50 × 320.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.02x = 207,484.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,484.90/469.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.38

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