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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.67, 649.61 and 323.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.67, 649.61 and 323.64 is: 446.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.67 : 649.61 = 323.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.67/649.61 = 323.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.67x = 649.61 × 323.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.67x = 210,238.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,238.16/470.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.68

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