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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.02, 654.06 and 326.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.02, 654.06 and 326.60 is: 450.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.02 : 654.06 = 326.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.02/654.06 = 326.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.02x = 654.06 × 326.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.02x = 213,616.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,616.00/474.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.65

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