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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.73, 662.37 and 326.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.73, 662.37 and 326.44 is: 489.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.73 : 662.37 = 326.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.73/662.37 = 326.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.73x = 662.37 × 326.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.73x = 216,224.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,224.06/441.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.49

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