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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.68, 660.30 and 329.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.68, 660.30 and 329.28 is: 454.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.68 : 660.30 = 329.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.68/660.30 = 329.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.68x = 660.30 × 329.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.68x = 217,425.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,425.44/478.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.22

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