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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.33, 655.62 and 327.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.33, 655.62 and 327.73 is: 452.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.33 : 655.62 = 327.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.33/655.62 = 327.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.33x = 655.62 × 327.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.33x = 214,866.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,866.34/475.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.04

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