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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.02, 658.60 and 329.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.02, 658.60 and 329.60 is: 455.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.02 : 658.60 = 329.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.02/658.60 = 329.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.02x = 658.60 × 329.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.02x = 217,074.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,074.56/477.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.06

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