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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.27, 652.82 and 325.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.27, 652.82 and 325.65 is: 449.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.27 : 652.82 = 325.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.27/652.82 = 325.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.27x = 652.82 × 325.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.27x = 212,590.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,590.43/473.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.19

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