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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.83, 649.79 and 323.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.83, 649.79 and 323.52 is: 446.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.83 : 649.79 = 323.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.83/649.79 = 323.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.83x = 649.79 × 323.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.83x = 210,220.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,220.06/470.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.49

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