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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.32, 653.08 and 325.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.32, 653.08 and 325.92 is: 449.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.32 : 653.08 = 325.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.32/653.08 = 325.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.32x = 653.08 × 325.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.32x = 212,851.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,851.83/473.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.70

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