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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.68, 652.42 and 325.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.68, 652.42 and 325.24 is: 448.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.68 : 652.42 = 325.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.68/652.42 = 325.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.68x = 652.42 × 325.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.68x = 212,193.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,193.08/472.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.91

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