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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.16, 657.36 and 321.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.16, 657.36 and 321.12 is: 443.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.16 : 657.36 = 321.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.16/657.36 = 321.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.16x = 657.36 × 321.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.16x = 211,091.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,091.44/476.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.32

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