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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.73, 661.59 and 322.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.73, 661.59 and 322.23 is: 444.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.73 : 661.59 = 322.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.73/661.59 = 322.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.73x = 661.59 × 322.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.73x = 213,184.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,184.15/479.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.38

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