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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.12, 649.01 and 322.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.12, 649.01 and 322.97 is: 445.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.12 : 649.01 = 322.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.12/649.01 = 322.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.12x = 649.01 × 322.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.12x = 209,608.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,608.32/470.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.87

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