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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.80, 662.64 and 326.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.80, 662.64 and 326.98 is: 489.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.80 : 662.64 = 326.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.80/662.64 = 326.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.80x = 662.64 × 326.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.80x = 216,670.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,670.03/442.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.32

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