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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.74, 656.37 and 328.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.74, 656.37 and 328.32 is: 452.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.74 : 656.37 = 328.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.74/656.37 = 328.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.74x = 656.37 × 328.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.74x = 215,499.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,499.40/475.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.98

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