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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477, 658.26 and 322.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477, 658.26 and 322.02 is: 444.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477 : 658.26 = 322.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477/658.26 = 322.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477x = 658.26 × 322.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477x = 211,972.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,972.89/477
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.39

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