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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.81, 651.22 and 324.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.81, 651.22 and 324.84 is: 448.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.81 : 651.22 = 324.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.81/651.22 = 324.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.81x = 651.22 × 324.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.81x = 211,541.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,541.49/471.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.36

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