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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.01, 652.59 and 325.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.01, 652.59 and 325.32 is: 448.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.01 : 652.59 = 325.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.01/652.59 = 325.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.01x = 652.59 × 325.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.01x = 212,300.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,300.58/473.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.83

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