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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.51, 661.82 and 320.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.51, 661.82 and 320.33 is: 480.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.51 : 661.82 = 320.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.51/661.82 = 320.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.51x = 661.82 × 320.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.51x = 211,995.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,995.89/441.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.16

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