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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.57, 657.56 and 329.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.57, 657.56 and 329.25 is: 454.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.57 : 657.56 = 329.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.57/657.56 = 329.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.57x = 657.56 × 329.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.57x = 216,499.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,499.98/476.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.29

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