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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.37, 714.56 and 329.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.37, 714.56 and 329.76 is: 494.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.37 : 714.56 = 329.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.37/714.56 = 329.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.37x = 714.56 × 329.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.37x = 235,631.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,631.66/476.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.64

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