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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.71, 660.86 and 322.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.71, 660.86 and 322.16 is: 444.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.71 : 660.86 = 322.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.71/660.86 = 322.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.71x = 660.86 × 322.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.71x = 212,903.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,903.87/478.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.75

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