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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.50, 659.22 and 322.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.50, 659.22 and 322.52 is: 445.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.50 : 659.22 = 322.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.50/659.22 = 322.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.50x = 659.22 × 322.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.50x = 212,611.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,611.63/477.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.26

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