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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.82, 706.51 and 326.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.82, 706.51 and 326.02 is: 488.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.82 : 706.51 = 326.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.82/706.51 = 326.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.82x = 706.51 × 326.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.82x = 230,333.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,333.81/471.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.18

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