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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.68, 651.04 and 324.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.68, 651.04 and 324.24 is: 447.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.68 : 651.04 = 324.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.68/651.04 = 324.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.68x = 651.04 × 324.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.68x = 211,093.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,093.21/471.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.53

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