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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.42, 657.17 and 326.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.42, 657.17 and 326.98 is: 451.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.42 : 657.17 = 326.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.42/657.17 = 326.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.42x = 657.17 × 326.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.42x = 214,878.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,878.17/476.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.02

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