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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.12, 713.21 and 329.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.12, 713.21 and 329.50 is: 493.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.12 : 713.21 = 329.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.12/713.21 = 329.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.12x = 713.21 × 329.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.12x = 235,002.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,002.70/476.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.58

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