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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.93, 659.24 and 328.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.93, 659.24 and 328.49 is: 453.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.93 : 659.24 = 328.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.93/659.24 = 328.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.93x = 659.24 × 328.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.93x = 216,548.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,548.81/477.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.10

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