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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.26, 713.04 and 329.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.26, 713.04 and 329.68 is: 493.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.26 : 713.04 = 329.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.26/713.04 = 329.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.26x = 713.04 × 329.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.26x = 235,075.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,075.03/476.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.59

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