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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.01, 648.78 and 322.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.01, 648.78 and 322.62 is: 445.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.01 : 648.78 = 322.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.01/648.78 = 322.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.01x = 648.78 × 322.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.01x = 209,309.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,309.40/470.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.33

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