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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.81, 655.38 and 327.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.81, 655.38 and 327.30 is: 451.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.81 : 655.38 = 327.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.81/655.38 = 327.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.81x = 655.38 × 327.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.81x = 214,505.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,505.87/474.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.77

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