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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.95, 653.27 and 326.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.95, 653.27 and 326.33 is: 449.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.95 : 653.27 = 326.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.95/653.27 = 326.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.95x = 653.27 × 326.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.95x = 213,179.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,179.15/473.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.79

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