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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.84, 655.56 and 325.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.84, 655.56 and 325.64 is: 449.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.84 : 655.56 = 325.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.84/655.56 = 325.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.84x = 655.56 × 325.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.84x = 213,476.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,476.56/474.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.58

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