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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.95, 655.47 and 327.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.95, 655.47 and 327.44 is: 451.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.95 : 655.47 = 327.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.95/655.47 = 327.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.95x = 655.47 × 327.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.95x = 214,623.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,623.82/474.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.89

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