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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.08, 647.13 and 321.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.08, 647.13 and 321.45 is: 443.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.08 : 647.13 = 321.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.08/647.13 = 321.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.08x = 647.13 × 321.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.08x = 208,019.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,019.94/469.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.46

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