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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.88, 716.34 and 329.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.88, 716.34 and 329.68 is: 494.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.88 : 716.34 = 329.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.88/716.34 = 329.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.88x = 716.34 × 329.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.88x = 236,162.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,162.97/477.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.19

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