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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.79, 614.94 and 321.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.79, 614.94 and 321.75 is: 443.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.79 : 614.94 = 321.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.79/614.94 = 321.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.79x = 614.94 × 321.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.79x = 197,856.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,856.95/445.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.84

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