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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.62, 652.49 and 325.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.62, 652.49 and 325.47 is: 449.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.62 : 652.49 = 325.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.62/652.49 = 325.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.62x = 652.49 × 325.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.62x = 212,365.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,365.92/472.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.34

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