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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.56, 660.08 and 323.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.56, 660.08 and 323.04 is: 445.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.56 : 660.08 = 323.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.56/660.08 = 323.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.56x = 660.08 × 323.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.56x = 213,232.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,232.24/478.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.57

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