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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.18, 603.87 and 321.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.18, 603.87 and 321.66 is: 482.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.18 : 603.87 = 321.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.18/603.87 = 321.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.18x = 603.87 × 321.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.18x = 194,240.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,240.82/402.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.97

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