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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.45, 546.19 and 322.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.45, 546.19 and 322.05 is: 444.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.45 : 546.19 = 322.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.45/546.19 = 322.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.45x = 546.19 × 322.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.45x = 175,899.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,899.68/395.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.81

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