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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.69, 653.45 and 326.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.69, 653.45 and 326.40 is: 450.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.69 : 653.45 = 326.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.69/653.45 = 326.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.69x = 653.45 × 326.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.69x = 213,284.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,284.45/473.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.27

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