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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.72, 656.60 and 328.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.72, 656.60 and 328.56 is: 453.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.72 : 656.60 = 328.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.72/656.60 = 328.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.72x = 656.60 × 328.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.72x = 215,732.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,732.50/475.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.49

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