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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.74, 654.79 and 327.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.74, 654.79 and 327.43 is: 451.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.74 : 654.79 = 327.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.74/654.79 = 327.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.74x = 654.79 × 327.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.74x = 214,392.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,392.98/474.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.60

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