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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.44, 654.48 and 327.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.44, 654.48 and 327.16 is: 451.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.44 : 654.48 = 327.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.44/654.48 = 327.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.44x = 654.48 × 327.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.44x = 214,119.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,119.68/474.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.31

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