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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.72, 660.78 and 323.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.72, 660.78 and 323.56 is: 446.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.72 : 660.78 = 323.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.72/660.78 = 323.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.72x = 660.78 × 323.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.72x = 213,801.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,801.98/478.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.61

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