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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.88, 664.74 and 321.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.88, 664.74 and 321.57 is: 481.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.88 : 664.74 = 321.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.88/664.74 = 321.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.88x = 664.74 × 321.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.88x = 213,760.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,760.44/443.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.57

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