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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.97, 656.90 and 328.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.97, 656.90 and 328.55 is: 453.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.97 : 656.90 = 328.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.97/656.90 = 328.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.97x = 656.90 × 328.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.97x = 215,819.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,819.57/475.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.44

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