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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.94, 649.62 and 323.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.94, 649.62 and 323.61 is: 446.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.94 : 649.62 = 323.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.94/649.62 = 323.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.94x = 649.62 × 323.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.94x = 210,223.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,223.53/470.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.39

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