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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.18, 654.14 and 326.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.18, 654.14 and 326.90 is: 450.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.18 : 654.14 = 326.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.18/654.14 = 326.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.18x = 654.14 × 326.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.18x = 213,838.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,838.37/474.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.96

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