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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.66, 714.58 and 322.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.66, 714.58 and 322.16 is: 482.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.66 : 714.58 = 322.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.66/714.58 = 322.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.66x = 714.58 × 322.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.66x = 230,209.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,209.09/476.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.96

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