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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.30, 660.32 and 321.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.30, 660.32 and 321.16 is: 443.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.30 : 660.32 = 321.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.30/660.32 = 321.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.30x = 660.32 × 321.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.30x = 212,065.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,065.87/478.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.38

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