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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.12, 657.11 and 320.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.12, 657.11 and 320.87 is: 442.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.12 : 657.11 = 320.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.12/657.11 = 320.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.12x = 657.11 × 320.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.12x = 210,846.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,846.89/476.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.84

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