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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.77, 614.70 and 322.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.77, 614.70 and 322.02 is: 444.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.77 : 614.70 = 322.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.77/614.70 = 322.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.77x = 614.70 × 322.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.77x = 197,945.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,945.69/445.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.05

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