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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.75, 668.86 and 324.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.75, 668.86 and 324.56 is: 487.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.75 : 668.86 = 324.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.75/668.86 = 324.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.75x = 668.86 × 324.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.75x = 217,082.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,082.30/445.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.00

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