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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.94, 663.69 and 320.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.94, 663.69 and 320.63 is: 480.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.94 : 663.69 = 320.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.94/663.69 = 320.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.94x = 663.69 × 320.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.94x = 212,798.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,798.92/442.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.42

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