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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.02, 655.38 and 328.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.02, 655.38 and 328.02 is: 452.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.02 : 655.38 = 328.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.02/655.38 = 328.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.02x = 655.38 × 328.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.02x = 214,977.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,977.75/475.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.57

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