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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.73, 660.33 and 329.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.73, 660.33 and 329.15 is: 454.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.73 : 660.33 = 329.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.73/660.33 = 329.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.73x = 660.33 × 329.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.73x = 217,347.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,347.62/478.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.01

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