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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.45, 664.37 and 321.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.45, 664.37 and 321.41 is: 481.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.45 : 664.37 = 321.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.45/664.37 = 321.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.45x = 664.37 × 321.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.45x = 213,533.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,533.55/443.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.53

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