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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.95, 658.23 and 329.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.95, 658.23 and 329.44 is: 454.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.95 : 658.23 = 329.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.95/658.23 = 329.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.95x = 658.23 × 329.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.95x = 216,847.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,847.29/476.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.65

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