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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.91, 657.72 and 329.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.91, 657.72 and 329.40 is: 454.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.91 : 657.72 = 329.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.91/657.72 = 329.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.91x = 657.72 × 329.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.91x = 216,652.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,652.97/476.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.28

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