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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.33, 662.68 and 320.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.33, 662.68 and 320.29 is: 479.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.33 : 662.68 = 320.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.33/662.68 = 320.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.33x = 662.68 × 320.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.33x = 212,249.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,249.78/442.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.84

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