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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.49, 653.76 and 326.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.49, 653.76 and 326.43 is: 450.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.49 : 653.76 = 326.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.49/653.76 = 326.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.49x = 653.76 × 326.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.49x = 213,406.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,406.88/473.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.71

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