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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.70, 662.70 and 321.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.70, 662.70 and 321.20 is: 480.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.70 : 662.70 = 321.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.70/662.70 = 321.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.70x = 662.70 × 321.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.70x = 212,859.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,859.24/442.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.82

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