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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.98, 658.47 and 329.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.98, 658.47 and 329.56 is: 454.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.98 : 658.47 = 329.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.98/658.47 = 329.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.98x = 658.47 × 329.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.98x = 217,005.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,005.37/476.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.96

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