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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.94, 656.84 and 328.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.94, 656.84 and 328.66 is: 453.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.94 : 656.84 = 328.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.94/656.84 = 328.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.94x = 656.84 × 328.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.94x = 215,877.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,877.03/475.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.58

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