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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.77, 613.58 and 321.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.77, 613.58 and 321.23 is: 442.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.77 : 613.58 = 321.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.77/613.58 = 321.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.77x = 613.58 × 321.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.77x = 197,100.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,100.23/445.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.16

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