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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.33, 650.12 and 323.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.33, 650.12 and 323.73 is: 446.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.33 : 650.12 = 323.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.33/650.12 = 323.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.33x = 650.12 × 323.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.33x = 210,461.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,461.73/471.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.53

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