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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.06, 659.36 and 320.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.06, 659.36 and 320.65 is: 442.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.06 : 659.36 = 320.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.06/659.36 = 320.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.06x = 659.36 × 320.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.06x = 211,422.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,422.94/478.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.25

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