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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.34, 715.15 and 329.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.34, 715.15 and 329.74 is: 495.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.34 : 715.15 = 329.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.34/715.15 = 329.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.34x = 715.15 × 329.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.34x = 235,812.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,812.19/476.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.05

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