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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.41, 657.28 and 328.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.41, 657.28 and 328.78 is: 453.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.41 : 657.28 = 328.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.41/657.28 = 328.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.41x = 657.28 × 328.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.41x = 216,100.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,100.52/476.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.60

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