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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.30, 651.75 and 324.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.30, 651.75 and 324.95 is: 448.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.30 : 651.75 = 324.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.30/651.75 = 324.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.30x = 651.75 × 324.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.30x = 211,781.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,781.69/472.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.41

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