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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.08, 714.06 and 321.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.08, 714.06 and 321.64 is: 482.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.08 : 714.06 = 321.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.08/714.06 = 321.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.08x = 714.06 × 321.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.08x = 229,670.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,670.26/476.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.42

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