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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.94, 655.46 and 327.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.94, 655.46 and 327.66 is: 452.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.94 : 655.46 = 327.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.94/655.46 = 327.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.94x = 655.46 × 327.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.94x = 214,768.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,768.02/474.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.20

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