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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.52, 665.63 and 328.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.52, 665.63 and 328.79 is: 492.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.52 : 665.63 = 328.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.52/665.63 = 328.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.52x = 665.63 × 328.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.52x = 218,851.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,851.85/444.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.34

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