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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.18, 658.80 and 320.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.18, 658.80 and 320.04 is: 441.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.18 : 658.80 = 320.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.18/658.80 = 320.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.18x = 658.80 × 320.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.18x = 210,842.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,842.35/477.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.85

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