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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.94, 654.08 and 326.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.94, 654.08 and 326.66 is: 450.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.94 : 654.08 = 326.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.94/654.08 = 326.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.94x = 654.08 × 326.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.94x = 213,656.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,656.87/473.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.81

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