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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.46, 705.54 and 325.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.46, 705.54 and 325.36 is: 486.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.46 : 705.54 = 325.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.46/705.54 = 325.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.46x = 705.54 × 325.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.46x = 229,554.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,554.49/471.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.90

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