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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.65, 656.88 and 329.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.65, 656.88 and 329.02 is: 453.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.65 : 656.88 = 329.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.65/656.88 = 329.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.65x = 656.88 × 329.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.65x = 216,126.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,126.66/476.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.43

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