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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.96, 665.04 and 322.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.96, 665.04 and 322.48 is: 483.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.96 : 665.04 = 322.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.96/665.04 = 322.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.96x = 665.04 × 322.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.96x = 214,462.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,462.10/443.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.07

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