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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.79, 658.58 and 329.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.79, 658.58 and 329.16 is: 454.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.79 : 658.58 = 329.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.79/658.58 = 329.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.79x = 658.58 × 329.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.79x = 216,778.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,778.19/476.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.66

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