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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.57, 662.56 and 327.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.57, 662.56 and 327.54 is: 490.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.57 : 662.56 = 327.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.57/662.56 = 327.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.57x = 662.56 × 327.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.57x = 217,014.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,014.90/442.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.35

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