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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.08, 654.05 and 326.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.08, 654.05 and 326.45 is: 450.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.08 : 654.05 = 326.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.08/654.05 = 326.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.08x = 654.05 × 326.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.08x = 213,509.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,509.72/474.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.37

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