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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.16, 713.83 and 321.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.16, 713.83 and 321.65 is: 482.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.16 : 713.83 = 321.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.16/713.83 = 321.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.16x = 713.83 × 321.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.16x = 229,603.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,603.42/476.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.20

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