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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.08, 650.42 and 324.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.08, 650.42 and 324.44 is: 447.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.08 : 650.42 = 324.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.08/650.42 = 324.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.08x = 650.42 × 324.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.08x = 211,022.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,022.26/472.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.01

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