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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.04, 658.04 and 329.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.04, 658.04 and 329.42 is: 454.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.04 : 658.04 = 329.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.04/658.04 = 329.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.04x = 658.04 × 329.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.04x = 216,771.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,771.54/477.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.41

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