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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.67, 663.46 and 325.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.67, 663.46 and 325.35 is: 487.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.67 : 663.46 = 325.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.67/663.46 = 325.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.67x = 663.46 × 325.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.67x = 215,855.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,855.90/442.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.63

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