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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.97, 653.83 and 326.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.97, 653.83 and 326.35 is: 450.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.97 : 653.83 = 326.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.97/653.83 = 326.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.97x = 653.83 × 326.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.97x = 213,374.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,374.97/473.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.19

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