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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.25, 647.67 and 321.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.25, 647.67 and 321.95 is: 444.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.25 : 647.67 = 321.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.25/647.67 = 321.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.25x = 647.67 × 321.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.25x = 208,514.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,514.12/469.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.36

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