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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.32, 704.92 and 325.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.32, 704.92 and 325.52 is: 487.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.32 : 704.92 = 325.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.32/704.92 = 325.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.32x = 704.92 × 325.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.32x = 229,465.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,465.56/470.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.89

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