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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.35, 661.96 and 322.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.35, 661.96 and 322.11 is: 444.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.35 : 661.96 = 322.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.35/661.96 = 322.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.35x = 661.96 × 322.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.35x = 213,223.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,223.94/479.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.82

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