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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.86, 652.26 and 325.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.86, 652.26 and 325.23 is: 448.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.86 : 652.26 = 325.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.86/652.26 = 325.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.86x = 652.26 × 325.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.86x = 212,134.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,134.52/472.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.62

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