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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.26, 657.50 and 327.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.26, 657.50 and 327.10 is: 451.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.26 : 657.50 = 327.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.26/657.50 = 327.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.26x = 657.50 × 327.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.26x = 215,070.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,070.35/476.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.58

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