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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.13, 663.26 and 321.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.13, 663.26 and 321.30 is: 482.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.13 : 663.26 = 321.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.13/663.26 = 321.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.13x = 663.26 × 321.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.13x = 213,103.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,103.83/442.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.00

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