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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.12, 656.16 and 328.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.12, 656.16 and 328.32 is: 453.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.12 : 656.16 = 328.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.12/656.16 = 328.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.12x = 656.16 × 328.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.12x = 215,430.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,430.45/475.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.42

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