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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.03, 652.62 and 326.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.03, 652.62 and 326.01 is: 449.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.03 : 652.62 = 326.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.03/652.62 = 326.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.03x = 652.62 × 326.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.03x = 212,760.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,760.65/473.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.78

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