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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.44, 658.50 and 320.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.44, 658.50 and 320.02 is: 441.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.44 : 658.50 = 320.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.44/658.50 = 320.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.44x = 658.50 × 320.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.44x = 210,731.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,731.57/477.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.38

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