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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.04, 656.58 and 320.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.04, 656.58 and 320.76 is: 442.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.04 : 656.58 = 320.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.04/656.58 = 320.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.04x = 656.58 × 320.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.04x = 210,604.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,604.60/476.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.41

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