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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.32, 711.32 and 328.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.32, 711.32 and 328.38 is: 491.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.32 : 711.32 = 328.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.32/711.32 = 328.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.32x = 711.32 × 328.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.32x = 233,583.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,583.26/475.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.42

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