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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.24, 707.25 and 324.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.24, 707.25 and 324.90 is: 487.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.24 : 707.25 = 324.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.24/707.25 = 324.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.24x = 707.25 × 324.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.24x = 229,785.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,785.53/471.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.62

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