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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.44, 651.72 and 325.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.44, 651.72 and 325.15 is: 448.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.44 : 651.72 = 325.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.44/651.72 = 325.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.44x = 651.72 × 325.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.44x = 211,906.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,906.76/472.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.54

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