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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.55, 658.66 and 320.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.55, 658.66 and 320.11 is: 441.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.55 : 658.66 = 320.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.55/658.66 = 320.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.55x = 658.66 × 320.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.55x = 210,843.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,843.65/477.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.51

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