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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.68, 653.74 and 326.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.68, 653.74 and 326.40 is: 450.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.68 : 653.74 = 326.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.68/653.74 = 326.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.68x = 653.74 × 326.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.68x = 213,380.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,380.74/473.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.47

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