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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.57, 651.98 and 324.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.57, 651.98 and 324.95 is: 448.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.57 : 651.98 = 324.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.57/651.98 = 324.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.57x = 651.98 × 324.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.57x = 211,858.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,858.45/472.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.31

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