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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.12, 702.96 and 322.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.12, 702.96 and 322.72 is: 483.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.12 : 702.96 = 322.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.12/702.96 = 322.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.12x = 702.96 × 322.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.12x = 226,859.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,859.25/469.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.58

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