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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.55, 650.99 and 322.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.55, 650.99 and 322.39 is: 445.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.55 : 650.99 = 322.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.55/650.99 = 322.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.55x = 650.99 × 322.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.55x = 209,872.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,872.67/471.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.07

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