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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.19, 649.98 and 321.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.19, 649.98 and 321.65 is: 443.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.19 : 649.98 = 321.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.19/649.98 = 321.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.19x = 649.98 × 321.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.19x = 209,066.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,066.07/471.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.70

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