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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.13, 651.14 and 324.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.13, 651.14 and 324.76 is: 447.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.13 : 651.14 = 324.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.13/651.14 = 324.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.13x = 651.14 × 324.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.13x = 211,463.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,463.41/472.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.89

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