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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.76, 653.94 and 324.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.76, 653.94 and 324.48 is: 447.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.76 : 653.94 = 324.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.76/653.94 = 324.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.76x = 653.94 × 324.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.76x = 212,190.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,190.45/473.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.89

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