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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.19, 705.57 and 325.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.19, 705.57 and 325.39 is: 487.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.19 : 705.57 = 325.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.19/705.57 = 325.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.19x = 705.57 × 325.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.19x = 229,585.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,585.42/471.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.25

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