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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.49, 668.28 and 323.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.49, 668.28 and 323.50 is: 485.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.49 : 668.28 = 323.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.49/668.28 = 323.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.49x = 668.28 × 323.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.49x = 216,188.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,188.58/445.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.28

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