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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.08, 650.38 and 321.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.08, 650.38 and 321.88 is: 444.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.08 : 650.38 = 321.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.08/650.38 = 321.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.08x = 650.38 × 321.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.08x = 209,344.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,344.31/471.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.39

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