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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.36, 650.15 and 324.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.36, 650.15 and 324.35 is: 447.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.36 : 650.15 = 324.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.36/650.15 = 324.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.36x = 650.15 × 324.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.36x = 210,871.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,871.28/471.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.37

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