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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.58, 651.05 and 324.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.58, 651.05 and 324.43 is: 447.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.58 : 651.05 = 324.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.58/651.05 = 324.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.58x = 651.05 × 324.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.58x = 211,220.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,220.15/471.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.90

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