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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.76, 657.54 and 321.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.76, 657.54 and 321.48 is: 443.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.76 : 657.54 = 321.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.76/657.54 = 321.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.76x = 657.54 × 321.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.76x = 211,385.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,385.96/476.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.38

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