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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.60, 665.88 and 322.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.60, 665.88 and 322.50 is: 483.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.60 : 665.88 = 322.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.60/665.88 = 322.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.60x = 665.88 × 322.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.60x = 214,746.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,746.30/444.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.01

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