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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.15, 653.43 and 326.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.15, 653.43 and 326.52 is: 449.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.15 : 653.43 = 326.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.15/653.43 = 326.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.15x = 653.43 × 326.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.15x = 213,357.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,357.96/474.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.98

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