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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.73, 657.54 and 329.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.73, 657.54 and 329.40 is: 454.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.73 : 657.54 = 329.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.73/657.54 = 329.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.73x = 657.54 × 329.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.73x = 216,593.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,593.68/476.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.33

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