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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.48, 655.02 and 327.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.48, 655.02 and 327.06 is: 451.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.48 : 655.02 = 327.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.48/655.02 = 327.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.48x = 655.02 × 327.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.48x = 214,230.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,230.84/474.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.51

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