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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.84, 648.16 and 322.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.84, 648.16 and 322.68 is: 445.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.84 : 648.16 = 322.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.84/648.16 = 322.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.84x = 648.16 × 322.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.84x = 209,148.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,148.27/469.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.15

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