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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.64, 654.30 and 327.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.64, 654.30 and 327.02 is: 450.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.64 : 654.30 = 327.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.64/654.30 = 327.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.64x = 654.30 × 327.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.64x = 213,969.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,969.19/474.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.80

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