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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.86, 650.84 and 324.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.86, 650.84 and 324.85 is: 448.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.86 : 650.84 = 324.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.86/650.84 = 324.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.86x = 650.84 × 324.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.86x = 211,420.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,420.50/471.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.06

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