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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.18, 656.01 and 328.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.18, 656.01 and 328.61 is: 453.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.18 : 656.01 = 328.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.18/656.01 = 328.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.18x = 656.01 × 328.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.18x = 215,571.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,571.45/475.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.66

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