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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.32, 663.16 and 325.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.32, 663.16 and 325.68 is: 488.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.32 : 663.16 = 325.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.32/663.16 = 325.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.32x = 663.16 × 325.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.32x = 215,977.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,977.95/442.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.28

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