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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.51, 663.30 and 321.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.51, 663.30 and 321.34 is: 481.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.51 : 663.30 = 321.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.51/663.30 = 321.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.51x = 663.30 × 321.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.51x = 213,144.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,144.82/442.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.67

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