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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.98, 657.81 and 321.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.98, 657.81 and 321.94 is: 443.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.98 : 657.81 = 321.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.98/657.81 = 321.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.98x = 657.81 × 321.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.98x = 211,775.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,775.35/476.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.99

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