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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.29, 613.62 and 320.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.29, 613.62 and 320.73 is: 441.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.29 : 613.62 = 320.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.29/613.62 = 320.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.29x = 613.62 × 320.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.29x = 196,806.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,806.34/445.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.97

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