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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.25, 661.91 and 323.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.25, 661.91 and 323.73 is: 447.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.25 : 661.91 = 323.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.25/661.91 = 323.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.25x = 661.91 × 323.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.25x = 214,278.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,278.51/479.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.11

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