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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.56, 648.04 and 322.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.56, 648.04 and 322.68 is: 445.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.56 : 648.04 = 322.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.56/648.04 = 322.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.56x = 648.04 × 322.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.56x = 209,109.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,109.55/469.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.33

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