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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.44, 655.11 and 327.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.44, 655.11 and 327.60 is: 451.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.44 : 655.11 = 327.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.44/655.11 = 327.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.44x = 655.11 × 327.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.44x = 214,614.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,614.04/475.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.40

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