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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.48, 656.96 and 321.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.48, 656.96 and 321.28 is: 442.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.48 : 656.96 = 321.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.48/656.96 = 321.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.48x = 656.96 × 321.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.48x = 211,068.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,068.11/476.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.97

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