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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.27, 612.63 and 320.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.27, 612.63 and 320.52 is: 441.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.27 : 612.63 = 320.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.27/612.63 = 320.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.27x = 612.63 × 320.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.27x = 196,360.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,360.17/444.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.98

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