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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.37, 650.84 and 324.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.37, 650.84 and 324.81 is: 447.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.37 : 650.84 = 324.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.37/650.84 = 324.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.37x = 650.84 × 324.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.37x = 211,397.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,397.72/472.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.53

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