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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.67, 662.22 and 322.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.67, 662.22 and 322.53 is: 445.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.67 : 662.22 = 322.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.67/662.22 = 322.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.67x = 662.22 × 322.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.67x = 213,585.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,585.82/479.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.28

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