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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.34, 652.08 and 325.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.34, 652.08 and 325.18 is: 448.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.34 : 652.08 = 325.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.34/652.08 = 325.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.34x = 652.08 × 325.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.34x = 212,043.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,043.37/472.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.92

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