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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.63, 662.19 and 322.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.63, 662.19 and 322.49 is: 445.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.63 : 662.19 = 322.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.63/662.19 = 322.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.63x = 662.19 × 322.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.63x = 213,549.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,549.65/479.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.24

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