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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479, 661.56 and 323.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479, 661.56 and 323.48 is: 446.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479 : 661.56 = 323.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479/661.56 = 323.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479x = 661.56 × 323.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479x = 214,001.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,001.43/479
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.77

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