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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.39, 614.71 and 321.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.39, 614.71 and 321.46 is: 443.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.39 : 614.71 = 321.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.39/614.71 = 321.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.39x = 614.71 × 321.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.39x = 197,604.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,604.68/445.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.67

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