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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.82, 666.84 and 322.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.82, 666.84 and 322.70 is: 482.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.82 : 666.84 = 322.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.82/666.84 = 322.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.82x = 666.84 × 322.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.82x = 215,189.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,189.27/445.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.68

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