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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.84, 650.76 and 324.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.84, 650.76 and 324.36 is: 447.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.84 : 650.76 = 324.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.84/650.76 = 324.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.84x = 650.76 × 324.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.84x = 211,080.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,080.51/471.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.36

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