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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.17, 658.45 and 327.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.17, 658.45 and 327.93 is: 452.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.17 : 658.45 = 327.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.17/658.45 = 327.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.17x = 658.45 × 327.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.17x = 215,924.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,924.68/477.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.51

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