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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.53, 648.23 and 322.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.53, 648.23 and 322.62 is: 445.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.53 : 648.23 = 322.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.53/648.23 = 322.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.53x = 648.23 × 322.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.53x = 209,130.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,130.35/469.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.40

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