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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.06, 661.31 and 329.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.06, 661.31 and 329.90 is: 455.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.06 : 661.31 = 329.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.06/661.31 = 329.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.06x = 661.31 × 329.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.06x = 218,166.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,166.17/479.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.40

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