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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.12, 707.19 and 325.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.12, 707.19 and 325.18 is: 487.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.12 : 707.19 = 325.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.12/707.19 = 325.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.12x = 707.19 × 325.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.12x = 229,964.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,964.04/472.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.09

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