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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.94, 648.27 and 322.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.94, 648.27 and 322.65 is: 445.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.94 : 648.27 = 322.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.94/648.27 = 322.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.94x = 648.27 × 322.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.94x = 209,164.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,164.32/469.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.09

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