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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.98, 602.96 and 321.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.98, 602.96 and 321.33 is: 481.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.98 : 602.96 = 321.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.98/602.96 = 321.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.98x = 602.96 × 321.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.98x = 193,749.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,749.14/401.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.99

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