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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.24, 612.98 and 320.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.24, 612.98 and 320.31 is: 441.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.24 : 612.98 = 320.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.24/612.98 = 320.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.24x = 612.98 × 320.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.24x = 196,343.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,343.62/444.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.98

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