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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.84, 648 and 322.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.84, 648 and 322.40 is: 444.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.84 : 648 = 322.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.84/648 = 322.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.84x = 648 × 322.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.84x = 208,915.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,915.20/469.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.65

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