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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.35, 650.48 and 324.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.35, 650.48 and 324.05 is: 447.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.35 : 650.48 = 324.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.35/650.48 = 324.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.35x = 650.48 × 324.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.35x = 210,785.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,785.60/471.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.20

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