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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.62, 651.11 and 324.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.62, 651.11 and 324.47 is: 447.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.62 : 651.11 = 324.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.62/651.11 = 324.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.62x = 651.11 × 324.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.62x = 211,260.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,260.78/471.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.95

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