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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.62, 666.23 and 320.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.62, 666.23 and 320.59 is: 480.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.62 : 666.23 = 320.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.62/666.23 = 320.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.62x = 666.23 × 320.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.62x = 213,585.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,585.91/444.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.38

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