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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.51, 661.80 and 320.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.51, 661.80 and 320.34 is: 480.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.51 : 661.80 = 320.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.51/661.80 = 320.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.51x = 661.80 × 320.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.51x = 212,001.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,001.01/441.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.17

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