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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.56, 658.94 and 320.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.56, 658.94 and 320.22 is: 441.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.56 : 658.94 = 320.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.56/658.94 = 320.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.56x = 658.94 × 320.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.56x = 211,004.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,004.17/477.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.84

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