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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.32, 663.75 and 320.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.32, 663.75 and 320.82 is: 481.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.32 : 663.75 = 320.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.32/663.75 = 320.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.32x = 663.75 × 320.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.32x = 212,944.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,944.28/442.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.43

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