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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.93, 659.76 and 322.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.93, 659.76 and 322.77 is: 445.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.93 : 659.76 = 322.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.93/659.76 = 322.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.93x = 659.76 × 322.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.93x = 212,950.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,950.74/477.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.57

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