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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.09, 614.29 and 321.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.09, 614.29 and 321.16 is: 443.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.09 : 614.29 = 321.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.09/614.29 = 321.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.09x = 614.29 × 321.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.09x = 197,285.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,285.38/445.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.25

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