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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.64, 655.01 and 327.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.64, 655.01 and 327.03 is: 451.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.64 : 655.01 = 327.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.64/655.01 = 327.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.64x = 655.01 × 327.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.64x = 214,207.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,207.92/474.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.31

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