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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.51, 667.80 and 324.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.51, 667.80 and 324.34 is: 486.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.51 : 667.80 = 324.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.51/667.80 = 324.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.51x = 667.80 × 324.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.51x = 216,594.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,594.25/445.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.17

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