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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.02, 660.22 and 320.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.02, 660.22 and 320.39 is: 442.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.02 : 660.22 = 320.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.02/660.22 = 320.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.02x = 660.22 × 320.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.02x = 211,527.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,527.89/478.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.51

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