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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.26, 658.56 and 320.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.26, 658.56 and 320.07 is: 441.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.26 : 658.56 = 320.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.26/658.56 = 320.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.26x = 658.56 × 320.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.26x = 210,785.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,785.30/477.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.66

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