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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.26, 655.45 and 327.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.26, 655.45 and 327.84 is: 452.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.26 : 655.45 = 327.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.26/655.45 = 327.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.26x = 655.45 × 327.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.26x = 214,882.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,882.73/475.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.14

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