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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.62, 614.61 and 327.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.62, 614.61 and 327.54 is: 451.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.62 : 614.61 = 327.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.62/614.61 = 327.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.62x = 614.61 × 327.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.62x = 201,309.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,309.36/445.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.75

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