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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.72, 656.52 and 328.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.72, 656.52 and 328.42 is: 453.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.72 : 656.52 = 328.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.72/656.52 = 328.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.72x = 656.52 × 328.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.72x = 215,614.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,614.30/475.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.24

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