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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.53, 657.25 and 329.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.53, 657.25 and 329.11 is: 453.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.53 : 657.25 = 329.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.53/657.25 = 329.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.53x = 657.25 × 329.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.53x = 216,307.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,307.55/476.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.92

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