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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.18, 654.63 and 327.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.18, 654.63 and 327.61 is: 452.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.18 : 654.63 = 327.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.18/654.63 = 327.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.18x = 654.63 × 327.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.18x = 214,460.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,460.06/474.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.28

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