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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.58, 663.62 and 327.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.58, 663.62 and 327.02 is: 490.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.58 : 663.62 = 327.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.58/663.62 = 327.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.58x = 663.62 × 327.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.58x = 217,019.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,019.51/442.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.35

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