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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.88, 656.06 and 328.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.88, 656.06 and 328.26 is: 452.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.88 : 656.06 = 328.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.88/656.06 = 328.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.88x = 656.06 × 328.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.88x = 215,358.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,358.26/475.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.55

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