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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.70, 667.20 and 324.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.70, 667.20 and 324.20 is: 485.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.70 : 667.20 = 324.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.70/667.20 = 324.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.70x = 667.20 × 324.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.70x = 216,306.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,306.24/445.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.32

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