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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.20, 666.45 and 329.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.20, 666.45 and 329.60 is: 494.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.20 : 666.45 = 329.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.20/666.45 = 329.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.20x = 666.45 × 329.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.20x = 219,658.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,658.59/444.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.51

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