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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.14, 654.46 and 327.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.14, 654.46 and 327.14 is: 451.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.14 : 654.46 = 327.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.14/654.46 = 327.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.14x = 654.46 × 327.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.14x = 214,100.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,100.04/474.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.55

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