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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.11, 713.82 and 321.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.11, 713.82 and 321.66 is: 482.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.11 : 713.82 = 321.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.11/713.82 = 321.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.11x = 713.82 × 321.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.11x = 229,608.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,608.55/476.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.26

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