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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.27, 656.88 and 328.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.27, 656.88 and 328.85 is: 453.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.27 : 656.88 = 328.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.27/656.88 = 328.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.27x = 656.88 × 328.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.27x = 216,014.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,014.99/476.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.56

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