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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477, 658.80 and 321.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477, 658.80 and 321.48 is: 444.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477 : 658.80 = 321.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477/658.80 = 321.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477x = 658.80 × 321.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477x = 211,791.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,791.02/477
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.01

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