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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.48, 666.58 and 315.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.48, 666.58 and 315.61 is: 472.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.48 : 666.58 = 315.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.48/666.58 = 315.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.48x = 666.58 × 315.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.48x = 210,379.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,379.31/445.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.25

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