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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.32, 658.58 and 322.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.32, 658.58 and 322.04 is: 444.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.32 : 658.58 = 322.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.32/658.58 = 322.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.32x = 658.58 × 322.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.32x = 212,089.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,089.10/477.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.33

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