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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.52, 656.07 and 328.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.52, 656.07 and 328.52 is: 453.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.52 : 656.07 = 328.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.52/656.07 = 328.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.52x = 656.07 × 328.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.52x = 215,532.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,532.12/475.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.26

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