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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.20, 647.37 and 321.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.20, 647.37 and 321.96 is: 444.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.20 : 647.37 = 321.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.20/647.37 = 321.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.20x = 647.37 × 321.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.20x = 208,427.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,427.25/469.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.22

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