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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.39, 648.81 and 322.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.39, 648.81 and 322.76 is: 445.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.39 : 648.81 = 322.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.39/648.81 = 322.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.39x = 648.81 × 322.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.39x = 209,412.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,412.45/470.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.19

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