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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.86, 660.48 and 329.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.86, 660.48 and 329.58 is: 454.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.86 : 660.48 = 329.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.86/660.48 = 329.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.86x = 660.48 × 329.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.86x = 217,681.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,681.00/478.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.58

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