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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.44, 655.92 and 328.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.44, 655.92 and 328.08 is: 452.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.44 : 655.92 = 328.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.44/655.92 = 328.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.44x = 655.92 × 328.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.44x = 215,194.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,194.23/475.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.62

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