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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.77, 658.96 and 320.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.77, 658.96 and 320.57 is: 442.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.77 : 658.96 = 320.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.77/658.96 = 320.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.77x = 658.96 × 320.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.77x = 211,244.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,244.89/477.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.15

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