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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.64, 660.44 and 321.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.64, 660.44 and 321.53 is: 443.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.64 : 660.44 = 321.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.64/660.44 = 321.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.64x = 660.44 × 321.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.64x = 212,346.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,346.36/478.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.65

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