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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.84, 662.42 and 323.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.84, 662.42 and 323.28 is: 446.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.84 : 662.42 = 323.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.84/662.42 = 323.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.84x = 662.42 × 323.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.84x = 214,145.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,145.52/479.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.29

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