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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.74, 658.85 and 328.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.74, 658.85 and 328.29 is: 452.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.74 : 658.85 = 328.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.74/658.85 = 328.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.74x = 658.85 × 328.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.74x = 216,293.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,293.87/477.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.74

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