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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.60, 657.18 and 329.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.60, 657.18 and 329.33 is: 454.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.60 : 657.18 = 329.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.60/657.18 = 329.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.60x = 657.18 × 329.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.60x = 216,429.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,429.09/476.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.11

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