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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.88, 655.44 and 327.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.88, 655.44 and 327.36 is: 451.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.88 : 655.44 = 327.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.88/655.44 = 327.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.88x = 655.44 × 327.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.88x = 214,564.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,564.84/474.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.83

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