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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.97, 662.36 and 322.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.97, 662.36 and 322.35 is: 444.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.97 : 662.36 = 322.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.97/662.36 = 322.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.97x = 662.36 × 322.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.97x = 213,511.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,511.75/479.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.84

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