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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.76, 659.16 and 322.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.76, 659.16 and 322.60 is: 445.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.76 : 659.16 = 322.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.76/659.16 = 322.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.76x = 659.16 × 322.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.76x = 212,645.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,645.02/477.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.09

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