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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.20, 613.43 and 320.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.20, 613.43 and 320.46 is: 441.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.20 : 613.43 = 320.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.20/613.43 = 320.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.20x = 613.43 × 320.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.20x = 196,578.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,578.18/445.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.55

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