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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.64, 651.80 and 325.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.64, 651.80 and 325.04 is: 448.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.64 : 651.80 = 325.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.64/651.80 = 325.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.64x = 651.80 × 325.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.64x = 211,861.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,861.07/472.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.25

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