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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.98, 665.26 and 321.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.98, 665.26 and 321.67 is: 481.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.98 : 665.26 = 321.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.98/665.26 = 321.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.98x = 665.26 × 321.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.98x = 213,994.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,994.18/443.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.99

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