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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.26, 663.42 and 321.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.26, 663.42 and 321.96 is: 482.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.26 : 663.42 = 321.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.26/663.42 = 321.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.26x = 663.42 × 321.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.26x = 213,594.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,594.70/442.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.96

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