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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.03, 649.51 and 321.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.03, 649.51 and 321.75 is: 443.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.03 : 649.51 = 321.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.03/649.51 = 321.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.03x = 649.51 × 321.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.03x = 208,979.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,979.84/471.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.67

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