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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.68, 703.80 and 323.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.68, 703.80 and 323.28 is: 484.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.68 : 703.80 = 323.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.68/703.80 = 323.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.68x = 703.80 × 323.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.68x = 227,524.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,524.46/469.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.42

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