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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.60, 614.59 and 321.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.60, 614.59 and 321.67 is: 443.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.60 : 614.59 = 321.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.60/614.59 = 321.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.60x = 614.59 × 321.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.60x = 197,695.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,695.13/445.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.66

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