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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.07, 709.88 and 328.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.07, 709.88 and 328.27 is: 491.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.07 : 709.88 = 328.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.07/709.88 = 328.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.07x = 709.88 × 328.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.07x = 233,031.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,031.35/474.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.56

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