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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.76, 611.14 and 326.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.76, 611.14 and 326.66 is: 450.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.76 : 611.14 = 326.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.76/611.14 = 326.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.76x = 611.14 × 326.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.76x = 199,634.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,634.99/442.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.89

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