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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.26, 660.27 and 329.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.26, 660.27 and 329.10 is: 454.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.26 : 660.27 = 329.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.26/660.27 = 329.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.26x = 660.27 × 329.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.26x = 217,294.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,294.86/478.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.34

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