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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.95, 656.85 and 328.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.95, 656.85 and 328.44 is: 453.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.95 : 656.85 = 328.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.95/656.85 = 328.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.95x = 656.85 × 328.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.95x = 215,735.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,735.81/475.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.27

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