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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.99, 657.62 and 329.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.99, 657.62 and 329.67 is: 454.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.99 : 657.62 = 329.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.99/657.62 = 329.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.99x = 657.62 × 329.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.99x = 216,797.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,797.17/476.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.51

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