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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.42, 661.90 and 322.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.42, 661.90 and 322.28 is: 444.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.42 : 661.90 = 322.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.42/661.90 = 322.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.42x = 661.90 × 322.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.42x = 213,317.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,317.13/479.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.95

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