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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.29, 650.97 and 324.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.29, 650.97 and 324.54 is: 448.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.29 : 650.97 = 324.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.29/650.97 = 324.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.29x = 650.97 × 324.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.29x = 211,265.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,265.80/471.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.28

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