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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.88, 661.77 and 322.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.88, 661.77 and 322.47 is: 444.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.88 : 661.77 = 322.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.88/661.77 = 322.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.88x = 661.77 × 322.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.88x = 213,400.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,400.97/479.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.70

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