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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.52, 656.08 and 320.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.52, 656.08 and 320.26 is: 441.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.52 : 656.08 = 320.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.52/656.08 = 320.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.52x = 656.08 × 320.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.52x = 210,116.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,116.18/475.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.87

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