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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.36, 652.90 and 326.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.36, 652.90 and 326.35 is: 450.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.36 : 652.90 = 326.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.36/652.90 = 326.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.36x = 652.90 × 326.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.36x = 213,073.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,073.92/473.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.13

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