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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.01, 613.83 and 320.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.01, 613.83 and 320.47 is: 442.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.01 : 613.83 = 320.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.01/613.83 = 320.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.01x = 613.83 × 320.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.01x = 196,709.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,709.43/445.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.04

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