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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.64, 653.73 and 324.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.64, 653.73 and 324.19 is: 447.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.64 : 653.73 = 324.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.64/653.73 = 324.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.64x = 653.73 × 324.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.64x = 211,932.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,932.73/473.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.46

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