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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.48, 706.42 and 325.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.48, 706.42 and 325.07 is: 487.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.48 : 706.42 = 325.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.48/706.42 = 325.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.48x = 706.42 × 325.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.48x = 229,635.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,635.95/471.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.05

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