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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.44, 663.03 and 325.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.44, 663.03 and 325.97 is: 488.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.44 : 663.03 = 325.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.44/663.03 = 325.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.44x = 663.03 × 325.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.44x = 216,122.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,122.94/442.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.49

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