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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.97, 649.44 and 323.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.97, 649.44 and 323.37 is: 445.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.97 : 649.44 = 323.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.97/649.44 = 323.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.97x = 649.44 × 323.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.97x = 210,009.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,009.41/470.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.91

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