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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.52, 657.45 and 329.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.52, 657.45 and 329.52 is: 454.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.52 : 657.45 = 329.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.52/657.45 = 329.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.52x = 657.45 × 329.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.52x = 216,642.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,642.92/476.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.64

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