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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.99, 664.81 and 327.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.99, 664.81 and 327.75 is: 491.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.99 : 664.81 = 327.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.99/664.81 = 327.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.99x = 664.81 × 327.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.99x = 217,888.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,888.17/442.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.85

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