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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.97, 714.59 and 329.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.97, 714.59 and 329.36 is: 494.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.97 : 714.59 = 329.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.97/714.59 = 329.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.97x = 714.59 × 329.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.97x = 235,359.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,359.97/475.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.49

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