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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.64, 661.32 and 322.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.64, 661.32 and 322.08 is: 444.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.64 : 661.32 = 322.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.64/661.32 = 322.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.64x = 661.32 × 322.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.64x = 212,997.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,997.95/479.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.08

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