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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.99, 650.90 and 322.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.99, 650.90 and 322.85 is: 445.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.99 : 650.90 = 322.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.99/650.90 = 322.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.99x = 650.90 × 322.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.99x = 210,145.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,145.50/471.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.23

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