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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.80, 660.48 and 323.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.80, 660.48 and 323.28 is: 445.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.80 : 660.48 = 323.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.80/660.48 = 323.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.80x = 660.48 × 323.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.80x = 213,519.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,519.97/478.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.95

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