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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.20, 613.06 and 320.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.20, 613.06 and 320.28 is: 442.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.20 : 613.06 = 320.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.20/613.06 = 320.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.20x = 613.06 × 320.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.20x = 196,350.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,350.86/444.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.03

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