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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.36, 665.82 and 322.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.36, 665.82 and 322.68 is: 483.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.36 : 665.82 = 322.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.36/665.82 = 322.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.36x = 665.82 × 322.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.36x = 214,846.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,846.80/444.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.50

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