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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.69, 657.59 and 329.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.69, 657.59 and 329.40 is: 454.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.69 : 657.59 = 329.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.69/657.59 = 329.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.69x = 657.59 × 329.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.69x = 216,608.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,608.50/476.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.41

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