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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.03, 651.24 and 325.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.03, 651.24 and 325.01 is: 448.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.03 : 651.24 = 325.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.03/651.24 = 325.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.03x = 651.24 × 325.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.03x = 211,661.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,661.14/472.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.41

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