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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.29, 656.20 and 326.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.29, 656.20 and 326.16 is: 450.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.29 : 656.20 = 326.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.29/656.20 = 326.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.29x = 656.20 × 326.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.29x = 214,027.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,027.30/475.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.30

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