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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.78, 662.90 and 321.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.78, 662.90 and 321.04 is: 481.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.78 : 662.90 = 321.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.78/662.90 = 321.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.78x = 662.90 × 321.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.78x = 212,817.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,817.42/441.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.73

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