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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.94, 651.85 and 325.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.94, 651.85 and 325.32 is: 448.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.94 : 651.85 = 325.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.94/651.85 = 325.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.94x = 651.85 × 325.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.94x = 212,056.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,056.58/472.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.38

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