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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.64, 614.36 and 321.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.64, 614.36 and 321.08 is: 442.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.64 : 614.36 = 321.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.64/614.36 = 321.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.64x = 614.36 × 321.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.64x = 197,258.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,258.71/445.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.64

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