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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.44, 662.70 and 320.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.44, 662.70 and 320.45 is: 479.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.44 : 662.70 = 320.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.44/662.70 = 320.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.44x = 662.70 × 320.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.44x = 212,358.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,358.90/442.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.97

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