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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.97, 661.50 and 326.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.97, 661.50 and 326.36 is: 488.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.97 : 661.50 = 326.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.97/661.50 = 326.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.97x = 661.50 × 326.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.97x = 215,888.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,888.79/441.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.47

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