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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.94, 664.40 and 321.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.94, 664.40 and 321.44 is: 482.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.94 : 664.40 = 321.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.94/664.40 = 321.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.94x = 664.40 × 321.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.94x = 213,562.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,562.22/442.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.15

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