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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.10, 614.55 and 321.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.10, 614.55 and 321.03 is: 443.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.10 : 614.55 = 321.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.10/614.55 = 321.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.10x = 614.55 × 321.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.10x = 197,290.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,290.19/445.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.25

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