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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.97, 660.98 and 321.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.97, 660.98 and 321.35 is: 443.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.97 : 660.98 = 321.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.97/660.98 = 321.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.97x = 660.98 × 321.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.97x = 212,404.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,404.32/478.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.47

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