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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.12, 660.64 and 325.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.12, 660.64 and 325.12 is: 486.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.12 : 660.64 = 325.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.12/660.64 = 325.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.12x = 660.64 × 325.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.12x = 214,787.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,787.28/441.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.91

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