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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.55, 657.45 and 329.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.55, 657.45 and 329.54 is: 454.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.55 : 657.45 = 329.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.55/657.45 = 329.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.55x = 657.45 × 329.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.55x = 216,652.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,652.79/476.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.63

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