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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.77, 667.62 and 321.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.77, 667.62 and 321.58 is: 481.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.77 : 667.62 = 321.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.77/667.62 = 321.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.77x = 667.62 × 321.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.77x = 214,693.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,693.24/445.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.63

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