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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.36, 658.44 and 321.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.36, 658.44 and 321.84 is: 443.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.36 : 658.44 = 321.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.36/658.44 = 321.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.36x = 658.44 × 321.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.36x = 211,912.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,912.33/477.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.93

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