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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.72, 668.74 and 323.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.72, 668.74 and 323.77 is: 485.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.72 : 668.74 = 323.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.72/668.74 = 323.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.72x = 668.74 × 323.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.72x = 216,516.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,516.33/445.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.77

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