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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.24, 614.54 and 321.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.24, 614.54 and 321.26 is: 443.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.24 : 614.54 = 321.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.24/614.54 = 321.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.24x = 614.54 × 321.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.24x = 197,424.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,424.85/445.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.41

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