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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.23, 647.81 and 322.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.23, 647.81 and 322.08 is: 444.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.23 : 647.81 = 322.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.23/647.81 = 322.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.23x = 647.81 × 322.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.23x = 208,641.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,641.80/469.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.65

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