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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.36, 654.26 and 326.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.36, 654.26 and 326.76 is: 450.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.36 : 654.26 = 326.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.36/654.26 = 326.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.36x = 654.26 × 326.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.36x = 213,786.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,786.00/474.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.68

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