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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.24, 658.16 and 327.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.24, 658.16 and 327.79 is: 452.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.24 : 658.16 = 327.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.24/658.16 = 327.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.24x = 658.16 × 327.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.24x = 215,736.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,736.63/477.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.06

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