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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.94, 651.45 and 325.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.94, 651.45 and 325.06 is: 448.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.94 : 651.45 = 325.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.94/651.45 = 325.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.94x = 651.45 × 325.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.94x = 211,760.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,760.34/471.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.70

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