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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.16, 662.75 and 320.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.16, 662.75 and 320.95 is: 481.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.16 : 662.75 = 320.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.16/662.75 = 320.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.16x = 662.75 × 320.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.16x = 212,709.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,709.61/442.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.07

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