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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.94, 660.56 and 321.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.94, 660.56 and 321.52 is: 443.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.94 : 660.56 = 321.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.94/660.56 = 321.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.94x = 660.56 × 321.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.94x = 212,383.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,383.25/478.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.44

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