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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.52, 703.24 and 324.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.52, 703.24 and 324.80 is: 486.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.52 : 703.24 = 324.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.52/703.24 = 324.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.52x = 703.24 × 324.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.52x = 228,412.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,412.35/469.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.48

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