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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.64, 657.78 and 329.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.64, 657.78 and 329.04 is: 454.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.64 : 657.78 = 329.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.64/657.78 = 329.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.64x = 657.78 × 329.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.64x = 216,435.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,435.93/476.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.09

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