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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.04, 652.52 and 325.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.04, 652.52 and 325.42 is: 448.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.04 : 652.52 = 325.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.04/652.52 = 325.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.04x = 652.52 × 325.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.04x = 212,343.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,343.06/473.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.89

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