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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476, 656.94 and 321.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476, 656.94 and 321.08 is: 443.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476 : 656.94 = 321.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476/656.94 = 321.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476x = 656.94 × 321.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476x = 210,930.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,930.30/476
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.13

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