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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.44, 657.53 and 329.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.44, 657.53 and 329.16 is: 454.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.44 : 657.53 = 329.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.44/657.53 = 329.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.44x = 657.53 × 329.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.44x = 216,432.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,432.57/476.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.27

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