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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.48, 655.74 and 320.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.48, 655.74 and 320.44 is: 441.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.48 : 655.74 = 320.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.48/655.74 = 320.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.48x = 655.74 × 320.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.48x = 210,125.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,125.33/475.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.92

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