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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.73, 654.97 and 327.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.73, 654.97 and 327.45 is: 451.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.73 : 654.97 = 327.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.73/654.97 = 327.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.73x = 654.97 × 327.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.73x = 214,468.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,468.95/474.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.77

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