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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.26, 660.45 and 325.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.26, 660.45 and 325.65 is: 487.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.26 : 660.45 = 325.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.26/660.45 = 325.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.26x = 660.45 × 325.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.26x = 215,075.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,075.54/441.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.42

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