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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.14, 654.66 and 327.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.14, 654.66 and 327.51 is: 451.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.14 : 654.66 = 327.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.14/654.66 = 327.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.14x = 654.66 × 327.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.14x = 214,407.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,407.70/475.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.25

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