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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.12, 705.69 and 324.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.12, 705.69 and 324.18 is: 485.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.12 : 705.69 = 324.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.12/705.69 = 324.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.12x = 705.69 × 324.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.12x = 228,767.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,767.69/471.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.59

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