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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.72, 660.84 and 323.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.72, 660.84 and 323.68 is: 446.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.72 : 660.84 = 323.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.72/660.84 = 323.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.72x = 660.84 × 323.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.72x = 213,900.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,900.69/478.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.82

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