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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.71, 663.44 and 321.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.71, 663.44 and 321.03 is: 481.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.71 : 663.44 = 321.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.71/663.44 = 321.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.71x = 663.44 × 321.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.71x = 212,982.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,982.54/442.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.09

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