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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.73, 658.95 and 328.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.73, 658.95 and 328.15 is: 452.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.73 : 658.95 = 328.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.73/658.95 = 328.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.73x = 658.95 × 328.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.73x = 216,234.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,234.44/477.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.63

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