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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.92, 713.88 and 329.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.92, 713.88 and 329.21 is: 493.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.92 : 713.88 = 329.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.92/713.88 = 329.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.92x = 713.88 × 329.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.92x = 235,016.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,016.43/475.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.81

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