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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.28, 655.44 and 327.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.28, 655.44 and 327.68 is: 451.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.28 : 655.44 = 327.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.28/655.44 = 327.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.28x = 655.44 × 327.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.28x = 214,774.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,774.58/475.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.89

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