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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.32, 658.44 and 320.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.32, 658.44 and 320.06 is: 441.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.32 : 658.44 = 320.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.32/658.44 = 320.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.32x = 658.44 × 320.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.32x = 210,740.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,740.31/477.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.51

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