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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.20, 653.40 and 326.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.20, 653.40 and 326.32 is: 450.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.20 : 653.40 = 326.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.20/653.40 = 326.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.20x = 653.40 × 326.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.20x = 213,217.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,217.49/473.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.59

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