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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.52, 648.26 and 322.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.52, 648.26 and 322.12 is: 444.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.52 : 648.26 = 322.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.52/648.26 = 322.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.52x = 648.26 × 322.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.52x = 208,817.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,817.51/469.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.75

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