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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.32, 666.36 and 329.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.32, 666.36 and 329.48 is: 493.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.32 : 666.36 = 329.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.32/666.36 = 329.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.32x = 666.36 × 329.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.32x = 219,552.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,552.29/445.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.02

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