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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.26, 649.05 and 322.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.26, 649.05 and 322.93 is: 445.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.26 : 649.05 = 322.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.26/649.05 = 322.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.26x = 649.05 × 322.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.26x = 209,597.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,597.72/470.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.71

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