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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.97, 656.59 and 328.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.97, 656.59 and 328.35 is: 452.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.97 : 656.59 = 328.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.97/656.59 = 328.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.97x = 656.59 × 328.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.97x = 215,591.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,591.33/475.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.95

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