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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.88, 651.18 and 324.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.88, 651.18 and 324.46 is: 447.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.88 : 651.18 = 324.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.88/651.18 = 324.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.88x = 651.18 × 324.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.88x = 211,281.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,281.86/471.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.74

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