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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.08, 705.14 and 323.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.08, 705.14 and 323.97 is: 484.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.08 : 705.14 = 323.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.08/705.14 = 323.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.08x = 705.14 × 323.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.08x = 228,444.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,444.21/471.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.94

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