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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.46, 706.29 and 325.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.46, 706.29 and 325.29 is: 487.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.46 : 706.29 = 325.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.46/706.29 = 325.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.46x = 706.29 × 325.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.46x = 229,749.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,749.07/471.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.31

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