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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.07, 648.09 and 322.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.07, 648.09 and 322.44 is: 444.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.07 : 648.09 = 322.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.07/648.09 = 322.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.07x = 648.09 × 322.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.07x = 208,970.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,970.14/470.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.55

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