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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.10, 657.86 and 329.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.10, 657.86 and 329.84 is: 454.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.10 : 657.86 = 329.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.10/657.86 = 329.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.10x = 657.86 × 329.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.10x = 216,988.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,988.54/477.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.81

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