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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.51, 658.32 and 320.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.51, 658.32 and 320.16 is: 441.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.51 : 658.32 = 320.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.51/658.32 = 320.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.51x = 658.32 × 320.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.51x = 210,767.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,767.73/477.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.39

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