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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.12, 661.06 and 321.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.12, 661.06 and 321.47 is: 443.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.12 : 661.06 = 321.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.12/661.06 = 321.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.12x = 661.06 × 321.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.12x = 212,510.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,510.53/479.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.55

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