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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.16, 657.44 and 321

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.16, 657.44 and 321 is: 443.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.16 : 657.44 = 321 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.16/657.44 = 321/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.16x = 657.44 × 321
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.16x = 211,038.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,038.24/476.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.21

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