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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.70, 663.30 and 320.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.70, 663.30 and 320.96 is: 480.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.70 : 663.30 = 320.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.70/663.30 = 320.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.70x = 663.30 × 320.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.70x = 212,892.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,892.77/442.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.90

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