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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.02, 666.37 and 321.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.02, 666.37 and 321.61 is: 481.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.02 : 666.37 = 321.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.02/666.37 = 321.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.02x = 666.37 × 321.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.02x = 214,311.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,311.26/445.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.58

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