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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.28, 660.40 and 329.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.28, 660.40 and 329.06 is: 454.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.28 : 660.40 = 329.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.28/660.40 = 329.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.28x = 660.40 × 329.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.28x = 217,311.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,311.22/478.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.36

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