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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.82, 713.58 and 329.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.82, 713.58 and 329.88 is: 493.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.82 : 713.58 = 329.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.82/713.58 = 329.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.82x = 713.58 × 329.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.82x = 235,395.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,395.77/476.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.68

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