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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.44, 609.96 and 326.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.44, 609.96 and 326.28 is: 449.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.44 : 609.96 = 326.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.44/609.96 = 326.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.44x = 609.96 × 326.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.44x = 199,017.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,017.75/442.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.82

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