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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.32, 659 and 322.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.32, 659 and 322.80 is: 444.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.32 : 659 = 322.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.32/659 = 322.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.32x = 659 × 322.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.32x = 212,725.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,725.20/478.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.73

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