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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.48, 707.92 and 326.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.48, 707.92 and 326.07 is: 488.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.48 : 707.92 = 326.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.48/707.92 = 326.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.48x = 707.92 × 326.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.48x = 230,831.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,831.47/472.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.55

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