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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.64, 648.24 and 322.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.64, 648.24 and 322.64 is: 445.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.64 : 648.24 = 322.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.64/648.24 = 322.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.64x = 648.24 × 322.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.64x = 209,148.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,148.15/469.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.34

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