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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.60, 662.81 and 320.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.60, 662.81 and 320.10 is: 480.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.60 : 662.81 = 320.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.60/662.81 = 320.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.60x = 662.81 × 320.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.60x = 212,163.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,163.88/441.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.44

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