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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.73, 647.82 and 322.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.73, 647.82 and 322.13 is: 444.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.73 : 647.82 = 322.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.73/647.82 = 322.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.73x = 647.82 × 322.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.73x = 208,682.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,682.26/469.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.26

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