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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.69, 665.72 and 329.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.69, 665.72 and 329.64 is: 493.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.69 : 665.72 = 329.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.69/665.72 = 329.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.69x = 665.72 × 329.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.69x = 219,447.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,447.94/444.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.49

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