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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.07, 648.61 and 322.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.07, 648.61 and 322.65 is: 445.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.07 : 648.61 = 322.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.07/648.61 = 322.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.07x = 648.61 × 322.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.07x = 209,273.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,273.21/470.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.20

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