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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.68, 662.92 and 320.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.68, 662.92 and 320.58 is: 481.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.68 : 662.92 = 320.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.68/662.92 = 320.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.68x = 662.92 × 320.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.68x = 212,518.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,518.09/441.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.16

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