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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.48, 664.51 and 321.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.48, 664.51 and 321.17 is: 481.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.48 : 664.51 = 321.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.48/664.51 = 321.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.48x = 664.51 × 321.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.48x = 213,420.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,420.68/443.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.24

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