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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.58, 711.74 and 329.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.58, 711.74 and 329.37 is: 492.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.58 : 711.74 = 329.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.58/711.74 = 329.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.58x = 711.74 × 329.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.58x = 234,424.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,424.16/475.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.93

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