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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.44, 650.34 and 324.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.44, 650.34 and 324.15 is: 447.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.44 : 650.34 = 324.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.44/650.34 = 324.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.44x = 650.34 × 324.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.44x = 210,807.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,807.71/471.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.16

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