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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.94, 648.45 and 322.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.94, 648.45 and 322.94 is: 445.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.94 : 648.45 = 322.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.94/648.45 = 322.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.94x = 648.45 × 322.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.94x = 209,410.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,410.44/469.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.61

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