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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.95, 651.09 and 324.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.95, 651.09 and 324.33 is: 447.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.95 : 651.09 = 324.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.95/651.09 = 324.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.95x = 651.09 × 324.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.95x = 211,168.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,168.02/471.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.44

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