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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.94, 653.52 and 326.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.94, 653.52 and 326.34 is: 449.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.94 : 653.52 = 326.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.94/653.52 = 326.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.94x = 653.52 × 326.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.94x = 213,269.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,269.72/473.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.99

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